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Is otago a maori word

Updated: 5/1/2024
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βˆ™ 11y ago

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Technically not because there is no 'g' in Te Reo Maori (the Maori language) but 'Otago' is derived from the Ngai Tahu dialectical pronunciation of the name 'Otakau'.

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Yes, Otago is a Maori word. It is the name of a region in the South Island of New Zealand and is believed to derive from the Maori words "Otakou" or "Otago," meaning a place of red earth.

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