In a place-name the prefix 'wai' would usually refer to water.
Ko wai tou ingoa? Who/What is your name?
In Maori, "wai" can mean water, juice, or liquid.
water bird
The phrase "What is your name?" in Maori is "Ko wai to ingoa?"
Ko wai ra?
The most common way of saying "Who is that?" in Maori is "Ko wai tena?" macron on the "e" in tena.
Ko wai to ingoa? Means 'What is your name?'
Wai Pounamu
te wai pounamu
Wai Wai Nui Mean
You would say "Kei a wai koe i te ra e" in Maori to ask "what did you do yesterday?"
"Ko wai" is a phrase in the Maori language that means "who are you?" It is commonly used as a way to inquire about someone's identity.