Navajo Baby Names
20 Navajo names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 20 Navajo baby names below. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it said correctly. Names are listed most-popular first.
Navajo Girl Names
Nizhoni#5900 in the U.S.From Navajo (Diné) nizhóní, 'beautiful; beauty; it is beautiful'▶Sani#10117 in the U.S.Variously from the Arabic sani ('radiant; brilliant; exalted') and the Navajo sani ('the old on▶Nakai#11800 in the U.S.From the Navajo (Dine) Nakai, historically 'the Mexican; wanderer,' used as a surname; also rea▶Haseya#14429 in the U.S.she rises; rising up▶Shandiin#17384 in the U.S.sunshine; a ray of sunlight▶Shima#19160 in the U.S.my mother; mother▶Yanabah#19950 in the U.S.From the Navajo (Dine) Yanabah, 'brave; she meets the enemy' -- a name honoring courage. A mean▶Dezbagoing to war; warrior woman▶Dolibluebird▶Manabareturning from war; she who returns▶NataaniiFrom the Navajo (Dine) naat'aanii, 'a leader; a speaker; one who addresses the people' — a term▶Yanabashe meets the enemy; brave one▶
Navajo Boy Names
Nakai#3073 in the U.S.From the Navajo word nakai, historically meaning Mexican or foreigner, but also used as a clan ▶Sani#6390 in the U.S.Variously the Navajo Sani, 'the old one; the ancient one', and the Arabic sani, 'brilliant, rad▶Ashkii#10852 in the U.S.From the Navajo (Dine) word 'ashkii', 'boy.' A plain, grounded name drawn straight from the Din▶Nataanii#11871 in the U.S.From the Navajo (Diné) naat'áanii, 'leader; one who speaks; a headman or peace chief.' A word-n▶Bidziilhe is strong▶Naalnishhe works; industrious one▶Niyolwind▶Yiskathe night has passed▶
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What are popular Navajo baby names?
Popular Navajo baby names include Nakai, Nizhoni, Sani, Sani, Ashkii, Nakai. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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More4Kids lists 20 Navajo baby names, each with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.