What origin is the name Nikau?

Nikau comes from International naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Nikau?

Names from the same international tradition pair naturally with Nikau — for example Nautica, Arica, Laisha. You can browse more on our international names page.

Nikau

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nikau

Nikau

Boy

International

2 syllables

Nikau is an International boy's name meaning "Native New Zealand palm tree".

Nikau is a boy name of International origin meaning "Native New Zealand palm tree". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: International
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Native New Zealand palm tree

Popularity

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Quick answers about Nikau

What does Nikau mean?

Nikau is a boy name of International origin meaning "Native New Zealand palm tree".

How popular is Nikau?

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Sister names that go with Nikau

Nautica Arica Laisha Latrina Fredia Shaelyn

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Nikau.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Names with a similar meaning to Nikau

Nikau means "Native New Zealand palm tree" — these names share that spirit.

Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)
Hazel — "Hazel comes from the hazel tree, from the Old English haesel. The tree was linked to wisdom in folklore." (English)