Names That Mean Native
- Biisan
Origin:
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknownDescription:
A traditional masculine Choctaw name.
- Soot
Origin:
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknownDescription:
Carries a different meaning in American English. You may also like Sootima.
- Tokabi
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"has killed"Description:
Derived from the Choctaw elements tok, meaning "has" and abi, "killer."
- Sokkot
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"sound of hitting a rock"Description:
In Choctaw culture, babies were often named for animals or circumstances around the time of their birth.
- Hattak
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"man"Description:
The double Ts are pronounced with a slight pause between them like in "nighttime."
- Tahoma
Origin:
Salishan, Native AmericanMeaning:
"snow-covered mountain"Description:
Tahoma was the original name of Mount Ranier, used by the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest.
- Chochmo
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"mud mound"
- Yarelis
Origin:
Variation of Yareli, Native American, SpanishMeaning:
"water lady; small butterfly"
- Kiowa
Origin:
Kiowa, Native AmericanMeaning:
"principal people"Description:
The Kiowa People are an Indigenous American tribe of the Great Plains. The exact derivation of their name has been lost, but most scholars agree it means "principal people." The Kiowa People have used different names for themselves over the years, including Kútjàu or Kwu-da, meaning "emerging" or "coming out rapidly," and Kom-pa-bianta, meaning "people with the large tipi flaps."
- Silli
Origin:
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknownDescription:
Traditional Choctaw name, but close to the word "silly." The similar name Sillin sidesteps this.
- Wakinyan
Origin:
Lakota, Native AmericanMeaning:
"thunder"Description:
Wakinyan is a traditional name from the Lakota tribe and language, in which it means "thunder". Today, parents with Lakota heritage have been reviving Wakinyan and other names for their children.
- Halli
Origin:
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknownDescription:
A masculine name in Choctaw culture. In English, it resembles the feminine name Hallie.
- Hilooha
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"thunder"Description:
Thunderous name with Native American origins.
- Malibu
Origin:
Ventureño Chumash, Native AmericanMeaning:
"the surf sounds loudly"Description:
Malibu, the name of a California beach city, evokes sunshine, surfing, and glamour. With its fashionable "oo" sound — as seen in names like Luna and Ruby — Malibu is an unexplored place name worth considering.
- Opa
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"owl"
- Chashwi
Origin:
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknownDescription:
A masculine name in Choctaw culture.
- Otima
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"goes and goes"Description:
In Choctaw culture, people could have multiple names over a lifetime. New names would be bestowed upon tribe members after major life events.
- Esarosa
Origin:
Comanche Native AmericanMeaning:
"white wolf"Description:
More commonly a male given name, but Esarosa is used for girls as well and it is no wonder why — this name has lots of potential and nickname options galore.
- Chaliis
Origin:
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknownDescription:
Traditional Choctaw male name.
- Eluney
Origin:
Mapuche, Native AmericanMeaning:
"give"Description:
This stunning name feels like a rare and distinct successor to the popular Eleanor, Eloise, and similar names. It also shares elements with the fast-rising Luna.