Can Native American baby names be used for non-Native American children?

Yes, Native American baby names can also be used for non-Native American children, provided the names are well-researched by the parents and the names are considered socially acceptable. Some Native American names that is chosen by non-Natives include Cherokee, Dakota, and Nayla.

What are some Native American baby names inspired by spiritual beliefs?

Some of the Native American names with spiritual beliefs are Alo, meaning ‘one who is a spiritual guide,’ Angeni, meaning ‘an angel,’ Jonas, which means ‘dove’ as a symbol of peace, and Pillan, which means ‘god of stormy weather.’

Which Native American name means star?

Some Native American names that mean stars include Galaxy, meaning ‘large system of stars’ and Wabanang, meaning ‘eastern morning star.’ Also, Namid, Citali, and Totole mean ‘star.’

Which Native American names mean peace?

Some of the Native American names that mean peace include Jalen, meaning ‘tranquil,’ Frederick, meaning ‘peaceful ruler,’ Serenity, which means ‘peaceful disposition,’ and Aquene, meaning ‘peace.’

Which Native American name means heaven?

Some of the American names that mean heaven include Avari, meaning ‘from the sky,’ Moraika, meaning ‘heavenly messenger,’ Sahalie, meaning ‘heaven,’ and Arcelio, which means ‘altar of heaven.’

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25 Native American Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With H

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Hania	Girl	Favor; Grace; Pleasant; Spirit warrior
Halyn	Girl	Unique; Not very common
Hannya	Unisex	Bear; Pleasant; Favor; Grace; Float; Drift; Resemble; Sky
Hiawatha	Boy	He who combs
Haroldo	Boy	Power; Leader; Ruler
Hialeah	Unisex	Pretty prairie; Upland prairie
Hollyanne	Girl	Holly; Graciousness; Grace
Hudson	Boy	Son of Hudde; Mind; Thought; Spirit
Helki	Girl	Touch
Hinto	Girl	One who has deep blue eyes

Hokaratcha	Girl	Polecat
Hoowanneka	Unisex	Little elk
Hosa	Boy	Young Crow; Little Raven
Hosteen	Boy	A title of respect for males
Hotaama	Boy	Gray; Brown
Hotah	Boy	Gray; Brown
Huacaltzintli	Girl	Native American name
Huon	Boy	Mind; Thought; Spirit
Huw	Boy	Heart; Mind; Spirit
Hassun	Boy	Stone

Herrold	Boy	Authoritative person in the army
Hotha	Boy	A man who is gray
Huslu	Boy	One who is a hairy bear
Haroldas	Boy	Army ruler
Hurricane	Unisex	A storm

Infographic: Top Native American Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With H

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Native American Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With H(infographic)

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