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Tāwhiri

Tāwhiri
Tah-wee-ree · /ˈtaːwhiri/
MasculineMāoriPolynesianRegional
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Meaning
To hoist, to wave about, the act of a breeze or light wind
Legacy
Tāwhirimātea is the Māori god of weather, including storms, winds, clouds, and rain, one of the children of Rangi and Papa.
Known for
Tāwhiri is a well-known name within Māori culture, especially in New Zealand, due to its mythological significance.
wind

The images that carry it

🌬️
The 'wind face' emoji directly represents Tāwhiri's association with wind and breezes, fundamental to his meaning and domain.
☁️
This cloud emoji signifies Tāwhiri's role as the god of weather, which includes the formation and movement of clouds.
🌊
The wave emoji connects to Tāwhiri's influence over the sea through wind, creating ocean swells and the motion of water.
🍃
This emoji of a leaf being blown by the wind illustrates the gentle aspect of Tāwhiri's power, moving natural elements.

What it asks of you

Moral
Respect the powerful forces of nature that shape our world.
Character
Embodies the dynamic and sometimes unpredictable spirit of change.
Mindset
Approaches life with a fluid adaptability to shifting circumstances.

Wander further

Kindred meaningsPawan Elena Ryōta Shweta Bibha Prabhat
Same languageKōura Tūhoe Hinemoana Tāwhaki Papatūānuku Ranginui

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