"Waipuna a rangi" is a Maori term that means "fountain of the sky." It refers to a place where sacred celestial waters flow to Earth, connecting the heavens and the land.
The names of the seven sisters in Matariki are Matariki, Waipuna-ā-Rangi, Waitī, Waitā, Waipuna-ā-Rangi, Tupu-ā-Rangi, and Ururangi. They are also known as the Pleiades star cluster in Western astronomy.
Waipuna Arangi is a Māori phrase that translates to "spring from the heavens" in English. It is often used as a name in New Zealand that signifies a deep spiritual connection to the natural world and the divine.
"Te Awanui a Rangi" means "The Great River of Rangi" in Māori. It refers to a significant river or geographical feature in New Zealand and is often used in traditional stories and legends.
In Māori, "piki atu ki te rangi" means to reach for the sky or to strive for excellence. It is an expression that encourages individuals to aim high and achieve their goals.
The month of March is known as Poutu te rangi, which is Maori for the star Altair in the constellation Aquila. The Maori transliteration of the English 'March' is 'Maehe'.
Sisters names: Waiti Waita Tupu-a-nuku Tupu-a-rangi Waipuna-a-rangi Ururangi Matariki
Waipuna Arangi is a Māori phrase that translates to "spring from the heavens" in English. It is often used as a name in New Zealand that signifies a deep spiritual connection to the natural world and the divine.
Waitī Waitā Tupu-a-nuku Tupu-a-rangi Waipuna-a-rangi Ururangi Matariki
The seven sisters are Waiti, Waita, Tupu-a-nuku, Tupu-a-rangi, Waipuna-a-rangi, Ururangi and Matariki.
Sisters names: Waiti Waita Tupu-a-nuku Tupu-a-rangi Waipuna-a-rangi Ururangi Matariki
Sisters names: Waiti Waita Tupu-a-nuku Tupu-a-rangi Waipuna-a-rangi Ururangi Matariki
In Maori their names are: # Waiti # Waita # Tupu-a-nuku # Tupu-a-rangi # Waipuna-a-rangi # Ururangi # Matariki
Waiti, Waita, Waipuna a rangi, Tupu a nuku, Tupu a rangi, Te Potiki, Ururangi Also known as the seven sisters or MATARIKI By Tegan Savage
Matariki is the name given to the seven stars that herald the Maori new year and are known in English as the Pleiades or the Seven Sisters. In some traditions Matariki refers to the 'mother' star with the others named: Tupua Nuku, Tupua Rangi, Waiti, Waita, Waipuna A Rangi, and Ururangi.
In Latin America, Rangi means Heaven or The Sky.----Rangi is of Pacific/Polynesian Mythology, and means "Sky" in Maori.
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Rangi Ruru's motto is 'Whaia to te rangi'.