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Type River
Usage Maori
Pronounced Pron. WIE-KAH-TAW  [key]

Meaning & History

From the Māori word wai, meaning "water", and kato, meaning "flow; current". Together, this is often translated as "flowing water". The Waikato River is the biggest river in Aotearoa New Zealand, and is often referred to by locals as the 'Mighty Waikato'
Added 11/11/2023 by forestdweller69
Edited 5/7/2024 by Mike C and forestdweller69