Where does “ʻeiki” come from?
ʻeiki (Tongan) comes from Proto-Polynesian qariki — nobleman, chief.
ʻeiki (Tongan): noble
Definitions
- noble
Ancestry of “ʻeiki”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Polynesian | qariki | nobleman, chief |
ʻeiki (Tongan) comes from Proto-Polynesian qariki — nobleman, chief.
ʻeiki (Tongan): noble
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Polynesian | qariki | nobleman, chief |