Sihu

♀ Girl

Pronounced SEE-hoo

Meaning: flower; blossom

In 30 seconds: Sihu is the Hopi word for 'flower' — confirmed in the Hopi Dictionary and Glosbe's English-Hopi Dictionary — used as a traditional Hopi given name in the American Southwest.

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Origin Hopi, Native American

Meaningflower; blossom

History & Origin

Sihu is the Hopi word for flower, confirmed in both Glosbe's English-Hopi dictionary and the Hopi Dictionary (hopidictionary.com). The Hopi people of northeastern Arizona — speakers of a Uto-Aztecan language — have a rich tradition of flower-based names, reflecting the significance of rain, plant life, and agriculture on the high desert mesas. Sihu serves as a standalone name and as the first element in compound names such as Sihomana (flower girl). Short, clear, and instantly evocative, it represents one of the simplest and most direct Hopi names: a single natural image bestowed as a lasting identity.

Did you know? In Hopi, the same root sihu appears in compound names: Sihomana means 'flower girl' and Sihukuku (a kachina name) combines sihu with elements meaning something that sings or vibrates.

Glosbe — English-Hopi Dictionary — sihu is the translation of "flower" into Hopi. English-Hopi dictionary entry confirmed.

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Frequently Asked

What does Sihu mean?

Sihu means 'flower' in the Hopi language, confirmed in the Glosbe English-Hopi dictionary and the Hopi Dictionary. It is a traditional given name among the Hopi people.

How do you pronounce Sihu?

SEE-hoo. Two syllables with stress on the first.

Are there compound Hopi names using Sihu?

Yes. Sihu (flower) combines with other Hopi words to form compound names. Sihomana means 'flower girl,' and the element sihu appears in several traditional Hopi ceremonial names.

What language is Sihu from?

Sihu comes from the Hopi language, a Uto-Aztecan language spoken by the Hopi people of northeastern Arizona. It is related to other Uto-Aztecan languages including Nahuatl.