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What does Motu mean?
te reo Māori: Māori word meaning 'island'.. In te reo Māori, 'motu' means 'island', often used to refer to land surrounded by water.
Is Motu a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Motu in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Motu 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.
What kind of dog does Motu suit?
Place
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Welcome to the Pack, Motu!
As Motu checks us in at the Dog Hotel, we’re all wondering if he's planning a little island getaway… or just making sure we don't miss nap time!
Names similar to Motu
Kanoa — Hawaiian name meaning 'the free one'.Keala — A Hawaiian name meaning 'the pathway'.Lanai — A Hawaiian word meaning 'porch' or 'veranda'.Makai — Hawaiian name meaning 'toward the sea'.Nainoa — A Hawaiian name meaning 'the sea' or 'ocean'.Paikea — A name of a legendary ancestor in Māori culture.Ha — Means 'the' in Hawaiian.Kalani — Means 'the heavens' or 'sky' in Hawaiian.