Papatuanuku.
The Maori earth mother is called Papatuanuku. She is a primordial being in Maori mythology, considered to be the land itself and the mother of all living things.
Papatuanuku is the earth mother (akin to other other religion/peoples Gaea) so Papa is used for the word earth or ground. If you are meaning Earth as in planet earth then the term used is Te Ao.
"The Maori people spoke of the earth as their mother, providing them with sustenance and shelter. They celebrated the interconnectedness of all living things and believed in a reciprocal relationship with the land."
Tangaroa is the Maori god of the sea and is often associated with creation and fertility. He is one of the most important deities in Maori mythology and is believed to have control over the oceans and all creatures within them. Tangaroa is also considered a provider of food and a protector of fishermen.
The mythological god name of earth is Gaia in Greek mythology. She is considered the personification of the Earth and is also known as Mother Earth.
The Maori earth mother is called Papatuanuku. She is a primordial being in Maori mythology, considered to be the land itself and the mother of all living things.
Papatuanuku is the earth mother (akin to other other religion/peoples Gaea) so Papa is used for the word earth or ground. If you are meaning Earth as in planet earth then the term used is Te Ao.
The Maori name for Sky Father is Ranginui. In Maori mythology, Ranginui represents the sky or the sky father, while Papatuanuku represents the earth or the earth mother. They were separated by their children, creating the space in which life could thrive.
whaea or mama
Mother in Maori is Mama (pronounced MaaMaa) or Whaea.
whāereere is the maori word.
your Maori name is your real name
"Ahi" = "Fire" "Hau" = "Wind" "Papatuanuku" = "Mother Earth" "Wai" = "Water"
The Maori name for Margaret is Makere.
Manukau is the Maori name for Manukau!
The Maori name for Finn is "Pine" and the Maori name for Jake is "Hemi."
"The Maori people spoke of the earth as their mother, providing them with sustenance and shelter. They celebrated the interconnectedness of all living things and believed in a reciprocal relationship with the land."