aroha

/ ˈɑːrɒhə /

noun

1. love, compassion, or affectionate regard

Word History and Origins

Origin of aroha¹

Māori

Example Sentences

Among her keepsakes: a temporary United Nations badge issued to her 3-month-old daughter, “Ms. Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford,” who became a “first baby” when she accompanied her mother to the U.N.

From Washington Post

Less than three months later, Ardern brought the baby, Neve Te Aroha, to the U.N.

From Reuters

"Not only has she been the most incredible boss but she has been a huge support to me in a personal capacity. I will never, ever forget the support and aroha she gave to me when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Jacinda is a great leader, the hardest-working person I have ever met."

From Reuters

“In the face of such huge tragedy like this, a twin disaster of a volcanic eruption and a tsunami, Tongans have united, have come together, to send their ‘ofa, their aroha,” she said, using the Tongan and Indigenous New Zealand words for love.

From New York Times

His sister, Latoya Aroha Rule, a 28-year-old PhD candidate and Indigenous activist, helped organize Black Lives Matter rallies in cities across Australia last year.

From Washington Post