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Native American names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Native American names

  • Native American names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Native American Girl Names

106 girl names of Native American origin — showing top 106

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The name is believed to mean 'fire' or 'burning'.
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Strong and Brave
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Water or river
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mighty one
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A name often given to signify 'the one who brings joy'
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strong and virtuous
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A river or water source
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butterfly
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very rare or precious
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butterfly
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Sings
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to whisper
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white dove
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Blessing
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Meaning 'nightingale'
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No documented meaning
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an observant person
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Cherokee
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fire; she who is wise; visionary
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Navajo
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'Hopi' means 'peaceful' or 'good'.
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she is a woman
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Woman
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The name of a river
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It means 'bright' or 'shining lady'
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The name is thought to mean 'a person who knows,
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singing song
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The place of the morning star
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Brave
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from the river
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to make her life better
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a name of uncertain meaning, possibly linked to nature
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a beautiful flower.
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A beloved name with deep roots
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A name of Native American origin meaning 'the one who understands' or 'the one who sees the stars'.
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A word for 'the landscape'
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A place of gathering
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A shield or protector, often associated with the Apache warrior and prophetess.
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a woman of the woods
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a name that combines elements meaning 'my' and 'friend' in Dakota
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a name for the moon
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a type of bird
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river of the mist
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to be lighthearted; joyful
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The one who is not an enemy.
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the one who is loved
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spiritual leader or guide
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A name used in some tribes; often interpreted as 'dreamer' or 'visionary'
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water
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Welcome
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of the earth.
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a creative mind
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unknown, but often regarded as 'to soar'
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A name often meaning 'life' or 'spirit'
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The one who brings happiness
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to come from the river, related to flowing water
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A beloved name with deep roots
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an undefined translation within Native American languages, often interpreted as 'bringer of light'
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place of refuge
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leaping water
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a person from the Tequesta tribe
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lovely
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the grounded one
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to cross or travel
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leaping waters.
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little bird
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the people of the water
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star; morning star
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A form of the name Tana, meaning 'the river' or 'to flow'
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She who brings moonlight.
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Tanisi - 'Turtle'.
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to gather
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an owl
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Girl with the sweet voice
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an old Japanese willow tree
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River of Light
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First-born daughter.
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the one who has a shield
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firstborn daughter
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Lakota
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Treetops
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Firstborn daughter
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firstborn daughter
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a land where there are many times
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to be present or to reside

Native American Boy Names

34 boy names of Native American origin — showing top 34

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actor
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the one who is a warrior
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Navajo
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Meaning 'moon' or ‘he who is calm’.
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Falcon
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Sky; Brave
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first born
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Lakota
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the one who is strong or courageous
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a place of bending
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The one who is a warrior
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The name means 'valley'.
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he who kills with one leap
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Meaning 'wolverine', symbolizing strength and fierceness.
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a keeper or guardian
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To be a warrior, a brave person.
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one who is clever
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Diminutive of MATEJ or MATIJA.
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Wind
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Wolf
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Refers to a spiritual celebration associated with the sun.
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This name means 'one who is brave'.
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Native American (Pueblo origin)
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A name used among Native American tribes, meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk'
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He who is wise
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Native American Unisex Names

7 gender-neutral names of Native American origin — showing top 7

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enemy
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Iroquois
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Navajo
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the great warrior
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a white hawk
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believed to mean 'daughter of the stars' or 'environment where water flows'.
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Often interpreted as 'the one who brings light' or 'radiance.'