Rewi is both a given name and surname. It is a Māori transliteration of the name Dave, Davie, Louis, or Levi.
Notable people with the name include: Given name Rewi Alley (1897–1987), New Zealand-born writer and political activist in China Rewi Braithwaite (1897–1987), New Zealand footballer Rewi Maniapoto (1807–1894), Ngāti Maniapoto chief and rebel leader during the New Zealand Wars
Surname Poia Rewi, New Zealand Māori academic
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