Kea

KEE-ah'KEE-ah'2 syllables
🌐Māori
Curious

MEANING

A type of parrot

ORIGIN

New Zealand

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Māori language, referring to a native alpine parrot.

CULTURAL NOTES

The kea is known for its intelligence and curiosity, often interacting with human visitors in New Zealand's alpine regions.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The kea has been a part of New Zealand folklore and natural history since the Māori people first encountered it.

🇬🇧English
Pleasant

MEANING

A diminutive form of the name Keaton

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived as a short form or pet name for Keaton.

CULTURAL NOTES

Sometimes used as a standalone name in English-speaking countries.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in modern contexts, often in informal or familial settings.

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