Bates
/bayts/ Cook-Islands Male
Meaning & Origin
Bates is a Cook-Islands name meaning "A boatman". It originates from CM, DE, Egypt, ES, France.
Quick Facts
Language Cook-Islands
Gender Male
Phonetic bayts
IPA beɪts
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as bayts. Keep the original Cook-Islands phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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