Aboriginal Girl Names by ViVi

These are names of 100% Aboriginal Origin, meaning they don't derive from names that come from other cultures. These are names specifically for girls. There are no male or unisex names on this list.
  1. Araluen
    • Origin:

      Aboriginal Australian
    • Meaning:

      "water lilies; place of the water lilies"
    • Description:

      Araluen is a beautiful Aboriginal Australian place name, used in several sites, always connected to the dainty water lily.
  2. Colba
    • Origin:

      Aboriginal Australian
    • Description:

      Colba is a name that is attested in records of the Nyoongar people of Western Australian. It's meaning is, unfortunately, unknown.
  3. Elouera
    • Origin:

      Australian Aboriginal
    • Meaning:

      "a pleasant place"
    • Description:

      Elouera has potential for people looking for unusual versions of popular "Elle" names like Ellen, Eleanor and Ella. This Aboriginal Australian place name is filled with the mellifluous sounds that are in style at the moment
  4. Kylie
    • Origin:

      Noongar, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "boomerang; narrow channel"
    • Description:

      Popular pop name, inspired by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was at its height in Australia in the 1970s and early 80s; often cited as a Noongar name meaning "boomerang".
  5. Naretha
    • Origin:

      Aboriginal
    • Meaning:

      "a saltbush"
    • Description:

      As far-flung as the outback.
  6. Niley
    • Origin:

      Aboriginal
    • Meaning:

      "a shell"
    • Description:

      Could be seen as a stand-in for Riley, but not nearly as appealing.