Native american names

Naybi

The origin and meaning of Naybi are not entirely clear. Some theories suggest that it could be a variant of names such as Nayeli or Nataly, both of Nahuatl origin. In this case, Naybi could mean “gift from God” or “she who comes from heaven”. (more…)

Nayeli

Nayeli is a girl’s name of Zapotec origin meaning “I love you”. (more…)

Niantic

Niantic is a Native American whaling ship name. It´s the name of an Indian tribe that dominated the area of Connecticut and Rhode Island before colonization of America.

Nowadays the Niantic name is very popular because this is the name of the Company that designs the Pokemon Go videogame.

Nikte

Nikte is a Native american girl name. Meaning “flower” in Mayan language.

Categorized into: flower names

Nohek

The name Nohek is a masculine name rooted in the rich Mayan tradition. Below, we’ll explore its origin and meaning: (more…)

Nomuk

Nomuk is a Native american pet name for male dog. Meaning “The flying tiger” in the Chibcha language.

Name of a husky that was adopted in Costa Rica by the Spanish singer Soraya.

Oneida

Oneida is a Native american girl name.

Name of an American tribe that settled in the lands of the current New York (USA).

This name derives from the term “O-nyo-ta -‘- a: -ka“. It means “people of the erect stone”, in reference to a granite rock that was near one of its villages.

Pachamama

Pachamama is a Native american business name for a vegetarian restaurant. Meaning “Mother Earth” in Aymara and Quechua language.

Derived from the terms “pacha” (Earth, Universe) and “mama” (mother).

Incan Earth goddess.

Categorized into: Mythologic names.

Pequod

Pequod is a Native American whaling ship name.

Name of the boat that appears in the novel Moby-Dick.

Possibly it is a variant of the name “Pequot” which was an old Indian tribe North American.

Its nomenclature derives from the native terms “pekawatawog“, “pequttoog” or “paquatanog” that means “destroyer”.

Railef

The name Railef, in Mapuche tradition, can be interpreted as a unisex name that evokes the beauty and delicacy of a flower. This meaning, although not the only one attributed to the name, highlights important aspects of the Mapuche worldview and their connection with nature. (more…)