Ihorangi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Ihorangi

What is the meaning of the name Ihorangi ?

The baby name Ihorangi is a Unisex name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /i.hoˈɾaŋi/; respelling: ee-ho-RAHN-ngi (ng as in 'sing').

Ihorangi is in Origin.

Ihorangi is a Māori name formed from iho (essence, life-core, lineage; also umbilical cord) and rangi (sky, heavens), yielding meanings such as “essence of the sky,” “heart of the heavens,” or “heaven-born lineage.” In several iwi traditions, Ihorangi is a personification linked with rain and mist and is named as the father of Hine-pūkohu-rangi (the Mist Maiden), tying the name to vitality, renewal, and weather.

As a given name, Ihorangi is traditional yet uncommon, appearing in whakapapa and tribal narratives and seeing renewed use in Aotearoa New Zealand alongside the revitalization of te reo Māori from the late 20th century onward. It is typically unisex. Attested variants include Iho-rangi, Te Ihorangi, and Iho o te Rangi; related short forms or nicknames may be Iho or Rangi. The name retains cultural depth and a poetic, nature-inflected resonance for contemporary families.

⚙ Ihorangi does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.