Denali

Place-name and Native American
"the great one"

Denali Origin and Meaning

The name Denali is a boy's name of Native American origin meaning "the great one".

Alaska's Denali National Park is the home of the highest mountain in the US, officially renamed Denali in 2014, endowing the name with a lofty feel. There were 20 boys and 55 girls given the name in 2014.

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  • Anagram of DANIEL
  • From the indigenous Koyukon name of a mountain in Alaskaallegedly meaning "great one." Commonly known as Mount McKinley in the English,speaking world, Denali is the tallest peak in North America. It is also the name of a car brand (made by General Motors).