Iroquois
names are used by the Iroquois people of the United States and Canada.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Ahyouwaighs m MohawkMeaning unknown. A famous person is John Brant, who was a Mohawk leader and had a role in the War of 1812.
Alliquippa f IroquoisMeaning unknown, perhaps from a Seneca word meaning "hat". A noted bearer was Queen Alliquippa, a leader of the Seneca tribe of American Indians during the early part of the 18th century.
Deganawida m IroquoisMeans "Two River Currents Flowing Together" in Iroquois. This was the name of a historical figure commonly known as the Great Peacemaker as he was known as, along with
Jigonhsasee and
Hiawatha, the founder of the Haudenosaunee, commonly called the Iroquois Confederacy... [
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Deganawidah m IroquoisMeans "two rivers running" in Oneida. Possibly from the Oneida
tékni 'two' and
-wyhuhatatye- 'river running along'.... [
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Genessee m & f Seneca, EnglishFrom Seneca
fen-nis'-hee-yo "the beautiful valley". It is also the name of many locations in the United States.
Halona m & f IroquoisHalona is a unisex name that means "Of good fortune"
Iakonie:ien f MohawkNotable bearer is Miss Indian World 2017-2018, Raven Iakonie:ien Swamp.
Iostha f MohawkName of Allyson Pratt's character on Mohawk Girls.
Jigonhsasee f IroquoisEtymology unknown. This was the name of an Iroquoian woman considered to be a co-founder, along with The Great Peacemaker and Hiawatha, of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy sometime between AD 1142 and 1450... [
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Johiehon f MohawkJohiehon is used for a fictional Mohawk young woman in the fourth series of 'Outlander'. She is played by Sera-Lys McArthur.
Kanahstatsi f MohawkName of the clan matron of the clan St. Kateri Tekakwitha belonged to.
Kanenstenhawi f Indigenous American, Mohawk, HistoryMeans "she brings in corn" in Mohawk. This was the Mohawk name given to Eunice Williams (1696-1785), a Massachusetts colonist who was taken captive by the French and the Mohawks.
Kawennáhere f MohawkNotable bearer is award-winning Mohawk actress, Kawennahere Devery Jacobs.
Ohserase m MohawkMeans "new year" in Mohawk. This is the name of Shawn Youngchief's character on 'Mohawk Girls'.
Okwaho m & f MohawkLiterally means wolf in Mokawk, also can mean; shows loyalty.
Otetiani m SenecaThis was the name of Red Jacket (known as Otetiani in his youth and Sagoyewatha (Keeper Awake) Sa-go-ye-wa-tha because of his oratorical skills) (c. 1750 - 1830), a Native American Seneca orator and chief of the Wolf clan... [
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Owisò:kon f MohawkMeans "under ice" in Mohawk. Mohawk names are created uniquely for each individual and are not to be repeated while the bearer is living. There is currently a living bearer of this name.
Rahrakwasere m MohawkMeans "he follows the moon" in Mohawk. Mohawk names are created uniquely for each individual and are not to be repeated while the bearer is living. There is currently a living bearer of this name.
Ratonhnhaké:ton m Popular Culture, MohawkMeans "he scratches/scrapes at life" in Mohawk. This name was invented by Mohawk Tribe academics Akwiratékha Martin and Teiowí:sonte Thomas Deer for Ubisoft's game 'Assassin's Creed III'.
Rohahes m MohawkNotable bearer is musician Rohahes Iain Phillips.
Tehwehron m MohawkNotable bearer was Joseph Tehwehron David (1957–2004), a Mohawk artist who became known for his role as a warrior during the Oka Crisis in 1990.
Tekahionwake f MohawkMeans "Double life". This is the Mohawk name of Canadian writer and performer Pauline Johnson (1861-1913).
Thaoughweanjawegen m OneidaOf uncertain etymology. The name Thaoughweanjawegen was a ceremonial name given to Col. John Harper (1734-1811) by an Oneida sachem who adopted him. Harper led a corp of frontier rangers and Oneida scouts during the early years of the Revolutions New York border war... [
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Tyonajanegen f OneidaMeans "two kettles together" in Oneida. Notable bearer of this name is Tyonajanegen, an Oneida woman who fought in the Battle of Oriskany during the American Revolutionary War.
Yo-da-gent f IroquoisAllegedly means "she who saves" or "she who carries help" in the Oneida language. This was the honorary Oneida name of Dr. Lillie Rosa Minoka Hill, given to her by the Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin.