Where does “waka” come from?
waka (Maori) comes from Proto-Polynesian waka — canoe.
waka (Maori): boat, canoe; vehicle, conveyance; transport
Definitions
- boat, canoe; vehicle, conveyance; transport
Ancestry of “waka”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Polynesian | waka | canoe |