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Anahera

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Pronounced ah-nah-HEH-rah /ɑː.nɑːˈhɛr.ə/Medium

Meaning: Anahera is a Maori name meaning 'angel,' borrowed from the English word into te reo Maori. It is a warm, spiritual name used in New Zealand.Medium

In 30 seconds: A lovely Maori name: Anahera means 'angel' (said 'ah-nah-HEH-rah'). Warm and graceful.
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Origin MediumMaori
MeaningAnahera is a Maori name meaning 'angel,' borrowed from the English word into te reo Maori. It is a warm, spiritual name used in New Zealand.
U.S. rank (2025)#13322 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Anahera is a Maori name meaning 'angel,' a word taken into te reo Maori and used as a warm, spiritual given name in New Zealand. Soft and graceful, it carries an air of gentle protection (said 'ah-nah-HEH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in families with Maori or New Zealand ties. Rare, gentle, and lyrical.

Did you know? Anahera is the Maori word for 'angel' — adopted into te reo Maori from English — making it a gentle, spiritual name cherished in New Zealand (said 'ah-nah-HEH-rah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Anahera — Maori 'angel'; te reo Maori

Variations

AnahiraAnaheeraAnahere

Nicknames

AnaHeraNahi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anahera mean?

Anahera is Maori for 'angel,' a word adopted into te reo Maori from English.

How do you pronounce Anahera?

It's said ah-nah-HEH-rah /ɑː.nɑːˈhɛr.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Anahera a boy or girl name?

Anahera is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Anahera?

Anahera is a rare name in the U.S., more familiar in New Zealand.

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