Wero
[ˈwɛroʊ]Meaning
Māori word for a traditional challenge performed to ensure visitors come in peace
Background Story
Wero is a Māori word for a traditional challenge performed to ensure that visitors come in peace. The same word is the name of a European digital wallet and instant account-to-account payment service developed by the European Payments Initiative, launched in Germany on 2 July 2024. That name is a portmanteau of the English pronoun we and the name of the European Union's common currency, the euro, and is also based on the Italian word vero, meaning "true".
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