Given name

Pounamu

“a treasured gift”

Pounamu is used as a given name. One interpretation is “a treasured gift.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

One interpretation is “a treasured gift.”

Similar names

If you love Pounamu, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.

Maori

Huhana

“resembling a graceful white lily”

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Maori

Akona

“one who excites and enthuses”

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Maori

Awhina

“one who helps; a supporter”

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Maori

Aronui

“one who is greatly desired”

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Maori · Literary

Heeni

“God is gracious”

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Maori

Akenehi

“woman who is pure; chaste”

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Maori

Makareta

Makareta is used as a form of Margaret.

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Maori

Tahupotiki

“a beloved child”

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Sibling ideas

Names that share Pounamu’s feel without repeating its first letter or rhyming with it.

A sister for Pounamu