Whiringa-ā-rangi

Maori

Etymology

whiringa +‎ ā +‎ rangi (“sky”)

Proper noun

Whiringa-ā-rangi

1. The sixth month of the maramataka (lunar calendar), corresponding to October–November of the Gregorian calendar.

Alternative forms

• Whitiānaunau

See also

• Maori calendar months: ngā marama o te maramatakaedit

  • Pipiri
  • Hongonui
  • Here-turi-kōkā
  • Mahuru
  • Whiringa-ā-nuku
  • Whiringa-ā-rangi
  • Hakihea
  • Kohi-tātea
  • Hui-tanguru
  • Poutū-te-rangi
  • Paenga-whāwhā
  • Haratua

References

• Maramataka – the lunar calendar – Te Ara
• "Whiringa-ā-rangi" – Māori Dictionary