In Mฤori, "papa" can mean several things depending on the context. It can refer to the land, earth, or ground. It can also mean a flat surface, like a table or shelf. Additionally, "Papa" is used as a term of endearment for a father or grandfather in some Mฤori communities.
Dad/Father
papa, matua
papa, or matua.
"Matua" in Mฤori means parent or elder. It is commonly used to refer to a father, mother, or any respected elder within a community.
The Maori name for village is "marae." In traditional Maori society, the marae was a communal meeting place where important events, ceremonies, and gatherings took place.
Te Papa means "our place" in Maori language. It is often used to refer to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, located in Wellington, New Zealand.
place of gathering...
Papatuanuku (aka papa) is mother earth.
Te Papa is the name of a museum in New Zealand. Te Papa translates directly to container of treasures which is rooted in Maori poetry.
In Maori, 'papa' usually means "table" or "slab" when referring to a flat surface or structure. It can also refer to a foundation or base of something, like the earth or ground.
They were the children of Rangi and Papa. They were all male and there were 70 of them in total.
Matua or Papa. C/O Ngata Dictionary