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Toi

Toi (name) means a given name used in Polynesian cultures, most often for males in Māori and Samoan communities, though also used as a female name in Louisiana Creole culture. Example: “Toi grew up on the North Island before moving to Auckland.”

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A given name used in Polynesian cultures, most often for males in Māori and Samoan communities, though also used as a female name in Louisiana Creole culture.

"Toi grew up on the North Island before moving to Auckland."

How to use Toi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA personal first name with Polynesian and Louisiana Creole roots.

Word forms

Tois plural, Tois plural

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_____ grew up on the North Island before moving to Auckland.

Etymology

From Māori and Samoan "Toi," used across several Polynesian languages.

Rhymes for Toi

oi JOI ROI moi poi koi Boi Aoi Troi Choi Hanoi Yayoi

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Toi” mean?

The word “Toi” means a given name used in Polynesian cultures, most often for males in Māori and Samoan communities, though also used as a female name in Louisiana Creole culture. In plain terms, a personal first name with Polynesian and Louisiana Creole roots.

How do you use “Toi” in a sentence?

Here is “Toi” used in a sentence: “Toi grew up on the North Island before moving to Auckland.”

What part of speech is “Toi”?

“Toi” is a name.

What is the meaning of Toi?

"Toi" (name) means a given name used in Polynesian cultures, most often for males in Māori and Samoan communities, though also used as a female name in Louisiana Creole culture.