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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37 Native American Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Mahkai	Boy	Medicine man; Healer
Muna	Unisex	Desire; Wish; Spring; First; Vision; Bud
Maraya	Girl	Raft; Star of the sea; Rebellious; Beloved
Makya	Boy	Eagle hunter
Maizee	Unisex	Unique; Adventurous; Free-spirited
Makaya	Unisex	Eagle hunter; God's gift; Truthful
Miami	Unisex	Downstream person; Big water
Misk	Unisex	Boundary; Sweet; Honey
Moctezuma	Boy	He becomes angry like a lord
Micco	Unisex	Chief

Maiara	Girl	Wise woman; Great-grandmother
Mansi	Girl	Plucked flower; Power of the mind; An indigenous Uralic group of Russia
Masi	Girl	Friend; Companion
Mingo	Unisex	Of the Lord; An Iroquoian group of Native Americans; Stealthy
Meiomi	Unisex	Coast
Miakoda	Girl	Power of the moon
Malibu	Unisex	The surf sounds loudly; Name of a city in California
Maconaquea	Girl	A captive white one
Magaska	Unisex	One who is like a White Swan
Mahaskah	Unisex	A white cloud

Mahkah	Boy	One who belongs to, or is one with the Earth
Maovesa	Unisex	One who is like a wild horse
Maquilla	Boy	An unclear, confused person
Maralah	Girl	One who was born during an earthquake
Matlalatzin	Girl	Unclear
Matoaka	Girl	One of the names of Pocahontas
Matto	Boy	A brave warrior
Medapati	Girl	A Prohetess
Misu	Girl	Rippled stream; Who is like God; Three; Must; Dwelling; Emerald; Jade; Profound
Moema	Girl	The highest authority person in the country after the king

Mohawk	Unisex	People of the flint
Moki	Unisex	Mockery
Marliya	Unisex	Of Mary; Of Lee; A wished for child; Sea of bitterness; Meadow; Pasture
Malila	Unisex	Salmon going up a rippling stream
Madea	Unisex	Cunning; Pondering; Dear mother
Masaya	Unisex	South; Truthful; Genuine; Unmistakable
Mojave	Girl	Desert; Arid; Along the water

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

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