You have a Māori name but can’t find it in our database? Add it yourself! You would like your name to be added to this website but don’t feel like recording it yourself? No worries. Just send us a message and we’ll take care of it. If you know the meaning of your name, please include it in the message.

To record your own name, first make sure that you are using a device with a built-in microphone, like a smartphone, a tablet or a laptop. You can also plug in an external microphone (like a phone headset) to achieve better sound quality.

How to record your name

  1. Press the orange button that says “start recording” below and say your name (either your first name, middle name or last name) out loud. If it is the first time that you are using this app, you will be asked to allow access to your microphone. Click on “Allow” and start saying your name. If you want, you can keep also explain its meaning.
  2. Press “stop” when you are done.
  3. Listen to your recording by pressing the little black triangle.
  4. If you’re not happy with the recording, press “reset” to record it again.
  5. When you’re satisfied with your recording, type in your name and, if desired, your email address (so we can contact you if we have a question – we won’t be sharing your address with anyone else).
  6. Press “Send”.

Your name will be recorded and sent to us so we can add it to our searchable database. Other people will be able to look it up, listen to it and learn how to say it properly.

Please record only one of your names at a time. If you’d like to record both your first name and last name, please record each separately.

This website is moderated, so your name will not appear on the website right away. Please note that only names of Māori origin will be added.

What about macrons? If you are recording your name or sending us a message with a smartphone or an Apple device, all you have to do is to hold down the vowel key for 2-3 seconds and a little window will show up with a selection of accentuated characters. Pick the one with the macron. If you are using Windows, the easiest solution is to copy the vowel you need from below (by selecting the vowel and pressing simultaneously on the CONTROL and C keys) and then paste it in your name (by pressing simultaneously on the CONTROL and V keys). Another option is to use this online keyboard to type your name with macrons and then copy and paste it down below.

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