Native American names?

what are some common native american first names for girls

Native American names?
Ama-water


Angeni-angel


Cheyenne


Genessee-beautiful valley


Mahala-form of mary


Nayeli-I love you


Shawnee


Talise-beautiful water


Tama-Jewel


Topanga-a place above


Tula-strength


Winona/Wynona-eldest daughter






Reply:Just an FYI-- it is a common misconception that Aiyanna is a Native American name. Ive heard it attributed to the Cherokee, Sioux and Navajo as well as just being described as "native american". It's not. It's a variant spelling of the Hindu name Ayana.


For a long time many Hindi names were listed as being "Indian", so in the States, many people took that to mean "Native American". The authors of baby name books failed to do research in to the true origin and continued the "Native American" misconception.








This is a great site with many names that are often attributed to being Native American in origin, but are not.


http://www.native-languages.org/wrongnam...





don't be fooled ;)



Reply:Actually, naming your kid Dakota and similar names are offensive to the tribes. Don't name your child something that they will be offended by without first contacting the tribe(s) and asking.
Reply:Not sure of these are common but I love Dakota %26amp; Cheyanne! and these are native american names.





Aiyana-Ever blooming


Cheyanne:


Dakota- The allies


Rayan-Flower


Talise-Beautiful water





Brandy
Reply:Avani (ah VAH neeh)


Nina


Nara


Shania (sha NY ah)


Aiyana (ai AHN ah)
Reply:cheyenne and dakota and kiona
Reply:Willow


Cheyenne