Name Detail

Hekea

wave rider

Male Maori 3 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites
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Full Name Detail

Name
Hekea
Origin
Maori
Gender
Male
Meaning
wave rider
Detailed Meaning
A name honoring the skill of reading and working with ocean swells to maintain course and speed. Expert navigators could feel subtle wave patterns through the hull of their canoes.
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Syllable Breakdown

1. he (prefix) 2. ke (middle) 3. a (suffix)
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Hekea Name Meaning and Style

Hekea is a male name of Maori origin, meaning wave rider.

It appears in the Polynesian, Seafaring, Skill name collections and has 3 syllables. Browse the related Maori names below for alternatives with a similar background.

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