Meaning and Origin
What does the name Marae mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Marae
User Submitted Origins
Maori
40%
French
20%
English
20%
Spanish
13%
Polynesian/Hawaiian
7%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Missouri, U.S. says the name Marae is of French origin and means "Strong willed, daring, lovely, and lucky!".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Polynesian.
- (archaic) a Polynesian sacred altar or enclosure
- The courtyard of a Maori wharenui or meeting-house and the buildings around it.
marae was also found in the following language(s): Maori and Rapa Nui