Navajo
names are used by the Navajo people of the southwestern United States.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
DILYÉHÉ f Navajo (?), AstronomyMeans "planting stars" in Navajo. This is the Navajo name of the star cluster known in English as the Pleiades.
HOSTEEN m NavajoA term of respect meaning "man, grown man, elder, mister, husband." Transferred use of the Navajo word
Hastiin of the same meanings. Found as
Áłtsé Hastiin, the first man in the Navajo creation story... [
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KAI f & m NavajoMeans "willow" or "hazel" in Navajo.
KII m NavajoFrom Navajo
ashkii "boy". A common childhood nickname for boys, as well as a common dog name.
LILAKAI f NavajoMeaning uncertain, perhaps derived from Navajo
łį́į́ʼ "horse" and
łigaii "white". It was borne by Lilakai "Lily" Neil (1900-1961), the first woman to be elected to the Navajo Tribal Council (served 1946-1951).