Atua means 'God'.
The Maori God of the sea is Tangaroa.
Maori Lord of Darkness and the God of all evil.
The Maori god of the forest: Tanemahuta or Tane Mahuta.
The Maori name Matiu means "Gift from God"
I believe god means 'Ra' ==2== Atua is the Maori word for God. Ra is the Sun God.
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Ra is the Sun God in Maori mythology.
Te atua means 'the god'. Te being the definite article in Maori and atua meaning 'god'.
Moana Nui a Kiwa is the Maori name for the Pacific Ocean.
Spirit = Wairua God = Atua
There are many Maori gods, with estimates ranging from around 70 to over 100. Some well-known Maori gods include Tane (god of forests and birds), Tangaroa (god of the sea), and Tawhirimatea (god of weather).
It is thankfully is Tanemahuta