Names That Mean Native
- Shandiin
Origin:
Navajo, Native AmericanMeaning:
"sunshine"Description:
In the Navajo language, sháńdíín is the word for "sunshine". At its peak, the name Shandiin was used for 12 baby girls in 2003 and 2005.
- Tiich
Origin:
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknownDescription:
A name given among the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.
- Chochokpi
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"throne for the clouds"
- Meeko
Origin:
Algonquian Native AmericanMeaning:
"little mischief"Description:
The name of the mischievous raccoon in Disney's Pocahontas is adorable for a pet.
- Nokomis
Origin:
Ojibwe, Native AmericanMeaning:
"my grandmother"Description:
Nokomis is the name of Nanabozho's grandmother in the Ojibwe Native American traditional stories, and is used as a given name for girls. It is also the name of a coastal town in Florida.
- Tupac
Origin:
Variation of Tupa or Tupaq, QuechuaMeaning:
"royal, noble"Description:
Rapper Tupac Amaru Shakur was named after 18th century Peruvian revolutionary Túpac Amaru. There was also a 15th century Incan ruler whose name was an extension of the Quechua Topa or Tupa, and the Tupaq spelling is also used. Tupac is a prime example of a one-person name, used for almost no babies, though that could change. Some singular celebrity or character names only become widely-used only long after the fame of the original bearer, when the association of the name with that bearer begins to fade.
- Esarosa
Origin:
Comanche Native AmericanMeaning:
"white wolf"Description:
More commonly a male given name, but Esarosa is used for girls as well and it is no wonder why — this name has lots of potential and nickname options galore.
- Kree
Origin:
Variation of Cree, Native AmericanDescription:
The Cree are a Native American tribe local to Canada. Their name has seen a modest amount of use for both boys and girls in recent years, as has spelling variant Kree.
- Malibu
Origin:
Ventureño Chumash, Native AmericanMeaning:
"the surf sounds loudly"Description:
Malibu, the name of a California beach city, evokes sunshine, surfing, and glamour. With its fashionable "oo" sound — as seen in names like Luna and Ruby — Malibu is an unexplored place name worth considering.
- Sata
Origin:
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknownDescription:
This name was historically given to Choctaw men.
- Kimimila
Origin:
Lakota, Native AmericanMeaning:
"butterfly"Description:
Kimimila is a trending choice among parents with Lakota heritage. It's especially popular in South Dakota, where many Lakota live today.
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