Ingoa (Topical Term)

Whakamārama: Te kupu, ngā kupu rānei e mōhiotia ai ko wai tētahi tangata, he aha rānei tētahi mea, koia anō ngā kupu ka whakahuatia hei tohu i a ia.

Scope Note: Meanings and origins of names of people, buildings (particularly meeting houses), ancestors, gods, waka/canoes, and wildlife (such as animals, birds, insects and marine life). See also Taunahanahatanga (Placenames).