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Mauri

MAH-ree2 syllables
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Māori word meaning 'life force' or 'essence'. (te-reo)

What does Mauri mean?

te-reo: Māori word meaning 'life force' or 'essence'.. In te reo Māori, 'Mauri' refers to the life force or essence that exists in all living things. It is a significant concept in Māori culture.

Is Mauri a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Mauri in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Mauri in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

All About Mauri

As we welcome Mauri to the Dog Hotel, I just hope he lives up to his name! With a name meaning 'life force,' I bet he's got enough energy to power the whole place—who needs batteries?

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Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.