Manaia

The Manaia is a mythological creature in Māori culture, a common motif in Māori art. Usually depicted as having the head of a bird, the tail of a fish and the body of a man, the Manaia is traditionally believed to be the messenger between the earthly world of mortals and the domain of the spirits, and its symbol is used as a guardian against evil.

Manaia is one of the most popular Māori names for boys in New Zealand, but is also one of the most gender-neutral names in that nation, used nearly equally for girls

Gender

Boy

Meaning

embellishment; spiritual messenger

Origin

Maori

Numerology

M is for munificent, for you are extremely liberal in giving.

A is for accord, the harmony you spread.

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

A is for advantage, for you are blessed with many.

I is for impressive, your list of qualities.

A is for admirable, you certainly are!

Lucky

Manaia lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!