International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Persian, Greek, Native Americam "good person; victorious man; my friend, companion"
"good person; victorious man; my friend, companion"
A name of various origins, Nikan can be a Persian name derived from the word Nik meaning "good, virtuous", combined with the popular suffix -an, to make it a given name. Alternatively, it might be a…
Cree
"summer"
From the Cree word nîpin , this simple name is associated with summer time. The similar nīpin or niibin is also used in the Ojibwe language for the same season.
"willow"
Also rendered as Nîpisiy, this Cree name means "willow" or "willow branch". The willow is symbolic of flexibility, learning to be kind, and understanding.
Hindi, Hebrew, and Choctaw
"friendly, to plant, and bear"
One of those slender names, like Lena or Etta, that's used in several cultures and carries a range of meanings. But by being so many things, it doesn't feel decidedly like anything.
Navajo
"beautiful"
Nizhoni is the Navajo word for "beautiful." It's a rare, elegant, and meaningful option, used as a baby name for around 30 baby girls each year. It's uniquely common in Arizona, a large part of…
Ojibwe, Native American
"my grandmother"
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.
Native American
Purportedly the name of Pocahontas' mother.
Hebrew, Cherokee
"beauty, ornament; comfortable; sand"
A popular choice in Israel, Noya shares the appeal of Kaya, Maya, and Nia, while also having its own distinctive sound. Derived from the Hebrew noi , it means "beauty" or "ornament", although…
Nahuatl
"jaguar, jaguar warrior"
In Nahuatl — a language spoken by indigenous people of Southern Mexico and Central America – Ocelotl both means "jaguar", and also refers to Jaguar Warriors of the Ancient Aztect empire. The name…
"angel"
Heavenly name from the Cree language.
"big game hunter"
An outdoorsy name of Cree origin, Omâciw, sometimes spelled without the diacritics, refers to a hunter, specifically a hunter of large wild animals such as bears and elks. A bit of trivia: there is a…
Cherokee
"white owl"
Owls are very important to the Cherokee people — folklore associates them with warfare.
Iroquois
"Earth's daughter"
In the Iroquois Native American culture, Onatha is the Mother Earth deity and the goddess of life. Her name is alternatively spelled Onatah.
"long awaited"
One of the few familiar Native_American choices, but now associated with several trade names.
Native American place-name
This town in central New York might make a rhythmic first name.
Native American, meaning unknown
Onnolee is a name immortalized in American legend. She was the last surviving member of the Munsee tribe of Native Americans, native to the Finger Lakes region of New York. In the 14th century,…
Choctaw, Native American
"owl"
"goes and goes"
In Choctaw culture, people could have multiple names over a lifetime. New names would be bestowed upon tribe members after major life events.
Native American, Miwok
"deer jumping as she runs downhill"
Unusual and lithe.
"cotton"
