Papa has a lot of meanings thus being 'father', 'ground' or a shortened form of Papatuanuku (Earth Mother).
"Te Papa" means "the earth" 'te' means 'the' and 'papa' means 'earth'/'ground'
In Maori, stingray is called "whai papa."
It means father. Another word for father in Maori is Papa.
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.
"Naka" is not a Maori word. It does not have a meaning in Maori language.
place of gathering...
"Te Papa" means "the earth" 'te' means 'the' and 'papa' means 'earth'/'ground'
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, stingray is called "whai papa."
papa, matua
papa, or matua.
Dad/Father
In Māori, "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 Māori communities.
It means father. Another word for father in Maori is Papa.
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
Papa retingaru is a Maori word that means a surfboard in the English translation. It is an elongated platform that is used as a gear in the sport of surfing.