Explore beautiful Native American mythology baby names for boys, girls, and unisex options. Each name carries ancient meaning, spiritual symbolism, and cultural heritage rooted in nature and tribal legends.
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Native American Mythology Baby Names
For Boys
Name Meaning Origin / Myth Reference Ahanu He laughs Algonquin — joy and vitality Takoda Friend to everyone Sioux — kindness and peace Wapi Lucky Sioux — good fortune Kitchi Brave Algonquin — warrior energy Yuma Son of the Chief Quechan — leadership Mato Bear Sioux — sacred animal spirit Nodin Wind Ojibwe — air spirit Hakan Fire Sioux — spiritual warmth Chayton Falcon Sioux — sky messenger Elan Friendly Apache — harmony and peace Bidziil Strong Navajo — endurance Hotah White Sioux — sacred purity Waban East wind Algonquin — dawn bringer Adahy Lives in the woods Cherokee — forest spirit Cheveyo Spirit warrior Hopi — protector spirit Dasan Chief Apache — born leader Enapay Brave Sioux — courage of the soul Inali Black fox Cherokee — clever protector Kangi Raven Sioux — creator, wise bird Lenno Man Shawnee — spiritual maturity Makya Eagle hunter Hopi — sacred skies Nokosi Bear Seminole — guardian of family Pahana Lost white brother Hopi — prophesied savior Sequan Spring Algonquin — rebirth and new life Tasunke Horse Sioux — symbol of freedom Tadi Wind child Omaha — child of nature Wicasa Sage Sioux — spiritual wisdom Yutu Coyote Miwok — teacher spirit Bidaban Dawn begins Algonquin — light bringer Etchemin Canoe man Penobscot — traveler Hok’ee Abandoned Navajo — survival spirit Pules Comet Navajo — celestial being Wicasa Wakan Holy man Lakota — divine healer Akecheta Warrior Sioux — defender of tribe Ahote Restless one Hopi — brave adventurer
For Girls
Name Meaning Origin / Myth Reference Aiyana Eternal blossom Cherokee — flower spirit Winona Firstborn daughter Sioux — ancestral blessing Tallulah Leaping water Choctaw — water spirit Nayeli I love you Zapotec — affection spirit Mika Intelligent raccoon Sioux — clever trickster Onida Long awaited Sioux — cherished soul Odina Mountain Algonquin — Mother Earth Tiva Dance Hopi — joy of motion Aponi Butterfly Blackfoot — transformation spirit Sequoia Sparrow Cherokee — wisdom and simplicity Yana Bear Miwok — protector mother Kaya Elder sister Hopi — nurturing soul Pavati Clear water Hopi — purity and renewal Nita Bear Choctaw — strength and motherhood Zaltana High mountain Miwok — endurance spirit Adsila Blossom Cherokee — flower of growth Aleshanee She always plays Shoshone — playful energy Catori Spirit Hopi — divine presence Dyani Deer Sioux — graceful soul Enola Solitary Cherokee — introspective nature Hialeah Beautiful prairie Seminole — land goddess Istas Snow Native — purity and calm Kanti Singing coyote Algonquin — storyteller Lenmana Flute girl Hopi — sacred musician Mikaela Gift from God Native variant — blessed child Nizhoni Beautiful Navajo — natural beauty Opa Owl Choctaw — wise guardian Sakari Sweet Inuit — loving and gentle Tazhi Moonflower Cherokee — spirit of the night Wicahpi Star Lakota — destiny and light Ahyoka She brought happiness Cherokee — bringer of joy Galilahi Attractive Cherokee — charming and radiant Sihu Flower Hopi — beauty and balance Wenona First daughter Dakota — family legacy Istiri Little moon Adapted — spirit of night Aylen Happiness Mapuche — joy and peace
Unisex Names
Name Meaning Origin / Myth Reference Ahyv Spirit Cherokee — balanced energy Chenoa White dove Cherokee — symbol of peace Dakota Friend, ally Sioux — togetherness Elu Beautiful Zuni — spiritual grace Hokulani Heavenly star Hawaiian/Native — divine sky Kaya Elder sister Hopi — nurturing soul Luyu Wild dove Miwok — freedom and peace Misu Rippling brook Miwok — flowing life Nokomis Grandmother spirit Ojibwe — earth mother Tala Wolf Native — forest protector Waya Wolf Cherokee — intuition and loyalty Yansa Buffalo Cherokee — abundance Ahote Restless one Hopi — brave spirit Kiona Hills Native — grounded energy Atsila Fire Cherokee — elemental spirit Akecheta Warrior Sioux — strength and defense Tayanita Young beaver Cherokee — creativity and effort Hinto Blue Dakota — symbol of sky Noka Friend Omaha — companionship Siku Ice Inuit — calm clarity Chayanne Brave spirit Adapted — warrior soul
Mythological Deities & Spirits
Name Tribe Representation Manitou Algonquin Great Spirit, supreme being Glooskap Wabanaki Creator god, teacher of humankind Coyote Plains tribes Trickster and wisdom teacher Nanabozho Ojibwe Spirit of wisdom and creation Hino Iroquois Thunder spirit Kokopelli Hopi Deity of fertility, joy, and music Tawa Hopi Sun god and life-bringer Sedna Inuit Sea goddess and mother of creatures Wakinyan Sioux Thunderbird, divine storm spirit Ixchel Mayan Moon goddess of healing and fertility Aataentsic Huron Sky mother and life creator Eototo Hopi Father spirit of all Kachinas Hanwi Lakota Moon goddess, mother of night Ictinike Sioux Trickster god, creator of tales Kanati Cherokee First man, great hunter Tawiskaron Iroquois Creator god of mountains Yolkai Estsan Navajo Goddess of life and ocean Nokomis Ojibwe Earth grandmother deity Gitche Manitou Ojibwe Great Spirit, universal creator Kachina Hopi Spirit messenger and guardian Tawaquatsi Hopi Spirit of sunlight and growth
Nature & Elemental Names
Name Meaning Symbolism Aiyana Eternal blossom Growth, life, and love Hinto Blue Sky, clarity, and peace Iara Water spirit Intuition and flow Kiona Brown hills Earth’s strength Nokosee Bear Strength and protection Sihu Flower Beauty and balance Tayanita Young beaver Creativity and hard work Wenona Firstborn daughter Lineage and pride Yoki Rain Renewal and fertility Zaltana High mountain Spiritual strength Misu Brook Movement and life Ayasha Little one Innocence and light Kachina Spirit being Sacred messenger Siku Ice Calm and focus Waban East wind Dawn and awakening
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