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Yanabah

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Pronounced YAH-nah-bah /ˈjɑː.nɑː.bɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Navajo (Dine) Yanabah, 'brave; she meets the enemy' -- a name honoring courage. A meaning-rich Native American name.Low

In 30 seconds: A brave Navajo name: Yanabah means 'she meets the enemy' (said 'YAH-nah-bah'). Strong and meaning-rich.
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Origin MediumNavajo
MeaningFrom the Navajo (Dine) Yanabah, 'brave; she meets the enemy' -- a name honoring courage. A meaning-rich Native American name.
U.S. rank (2006)#19950
2006 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 5

History & Origin

Yanabah comes from the Navajo for 'brave; she meets the enemy,' a name of courage from Dine tradition. Strong and meaning-rich, it is rare in the U.S. (said 'YAH-nah-bah').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Extremely rare, brave, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Yanabah is a Navajo (Dine) name meaning 'brave; she meets the enemy' -- a name honoring courage, which we note respectfully (said 'YAH-nah-bah').
Overall data confidence 46%
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Variations

YanabaYanabaaYannabah

Nicknames

YanaNabi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yanabah mean?

Yanabah is a Navajo name meaning 'brave; she meets the enemy,' honoring courage.

How do you pronounce Yanabah?

It's said YAH-nah-bah /ˈjɑː.nɑː.bɑː/ -- three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yanabah a boy or girl name?

Yanabah is a girl's name.

How popular is Yanabah?

Yanabah is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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