Native american names

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…)

Erandi

Erandi is a Native american girl name. Meaning “Dawn”.

Guajalote

Guajalote is a Native american business name for a Mexican restaurant. Meaning “turkey” in Nahuatl.

From the terms “huey, hueyi” (large, old) and “xolotl” (monster).

Categorized into: animal names.

Hakan

Hakan is a Native american boy name. Meaning “bright” in Quechua language.

Iara

Iara is a Native american girl name.

She was the goddess of water in Brazilian mythology.

Categorized into: Mythologic names.

Ikal

Ikal is a Native american boy name. Meaning “soul or spirit” in Mayan.

Name of Mayan spirit

It derives from the Mayan word “ik” (soul) which is used to refer to both the vital breath of living beings and the wind.

According to Mayan beliefs, Ikal was a nature spirit, who could communicate with humans through rituals, offerings and sacrifices.

Categorized into: Mythologic names.

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Illari

Illari is a Native american girl name. Meaning “dawn” in Quechua language.

Imari

Imari is a Native american boy name. Meaning “corn” in Aztec language.

Inti

Inti is a Native american boy name. Meaning “sun” in Quechua.

Name of the Inca god of the sun.

Categorized into: Mythologic names.

Ireri

In the world of names, Ireri stands out for its unique sound and its deep meaning, connecting us with nature and the feminine essence. Join us on this journey to discover the origin, the variants and the charm that surrounds this very special name. (more…)