Results for mapuche
Aukán
Aukán is a Native american boy name. Meaning “warrior” in Mapuche.
Ayelén
Ayelén is a Native american girl name. Meaning “happiness” in Mapuche.
Caleuche
Caleuche is a Native american Galleon name. Meaning: “transformed people.”
It derives from the Mapuche words “kalewtun” (transform, exchange) and “che” (people). (more…)
Eight Mapuche names for babies
The Mapuche are an indigenous people living in southern Chile and Argentina. Their culture and language, Mapudungun, have a rich history and a deep connection to nature. Mapuche names reflect this worldview and often have meanings related to the sun, moon, stars, animals, plants or virtues. Here are eight Mapuche names for boys and girls, along with their meaning, pronunciation and some interesting facts. (more…)
Eluney
Eluney is an unisex Native american name. Meaning “gift from heaven” in the Mapuche language, an indigenous ethnic group living in southern Chile and Argentina.
The name Eluney can be used for both boys and girls, although it is more frequently used for boys.
It derives from the union of the Mapuche words “elu” (sky) and “ney” (gift). Thus, Eluney would be a way of expressing gratitude and love for the birth of a son or daughter, considered a divine gift. (more…)
Lautaro
Lautaro is a Native american boy name. Meaning “swift hawk” in Mapuche.
From the ancient name “Leftraru”. It was formed by the Mapuche terms “lef ” (swift) and “traru” (hawk).
Leftraru was a mapuche warrior who fought against the Spanish troops who tried to conquer Chile in the 16th century.
Categorized into: animal names.
Mailen
Mailen is a Native american girl name. Meaning “princess” in the Mapuche language.
There is also another theory that it means “golden flower” and derives from the words “meli” (flower) and “len” (golden).
Categorized into: flower names.
Millaray
Millaray is a Native american girl name. Meaning “golden flower” in Mapuche.
Categorized into: flower names.
Railef
Railef is a Native american boy name. Meaning “flower” in Mapuche.
Categorized into: flower names.
Sayen
Sayen is a Native american girl name. Meaning “sweet, lovely” in Mapuche.