Lilakai

Navajo, meaning unknown

Lilakai Origin and Meaning

The name Lilakai is a girl's name .

This Najavo name was notably borne by Lilakai "Lily" Neil, the first woman to be elected to the Navajo Tribe Council. She is remembered for criticizing the US government for encouraging Navajos to become self-sufficient by obtaining education, while also refusing to supply adequate education and for blocking access to learning.

The name is of uncertain etymology, though theories include that it comes from the Najavo words łį́į́ʼ and łigaii, which come together to mean "white horse".