Apirana is a male given name of New Zealand Maori origin meaning 'Pleasant; Kind' and may refer to:
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Āpirana Ngata
Sir Āpirana Turupa Ngata (3 July 1874 – 14 July 1950) was a prominent New Zealand statesman. He has often been described as the foremost Māori politician to have served in Parliament in the mid-20th century, and is also known for his work ...
(1874–1950), politician and lawyer
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Api Pewhairangi (born 1992), Ireland rugby league player
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Apirana Taylor (born 1956), poet and novelist
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