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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30 Native American Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With P

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Pecos	Boy	Pecan
Petunia	Girl	Name of a trumpet shaped flower
Pebbles	Girl	One who is like a small rock
Pocahontas	Girl	A playful woman
Paralee	Girl	From the hills; Ornamental plan
Pipaluk	Girl	The little one; Sweet Little Thing
Pizi	Girl	Bravery; Gall; The middleman
Povitamun	Girl	Morning Flower
Pahana	Unisex	A lost white brother; filled with wisdom and action
Pahkakino	Boy	A good and noble gentleman

Pakuna	Girl	A Deer jumping downhill; intelligent
Pallaton	Boy	One who has strength and is a fighter
Pampa	Girl	Steppe; Prairie; Plain
Papina	Girl	Ivy; a passionate individual
Pays	Boy	One who is coming
Paytah	Boy	One who is born out of fire
Pegalesharro	Boy	A person who is like a man's chief
Peru	Boy	Stone; Land of Abundance
Piapot	Boy	A person who understands the secret of Sioux
Picabo	Girl	One who came out of shining waters

Pillan	Unisex	The God of stormy weather
Popo	Unisex	A very tall grass of rye
Poseanye	Unisex	The dripping dew
Poviyemo	Unisex	A falling flower
Powa	Boy	A wealthy, rich person
Pules	Girl	One who is like a pigeon
Pachua	Boy	Feathered water snake
Pacha	Unisex	Place
Philadelphia	Unisex	Beloved brother
Pumpkin	Unisex	Large melon; Squash

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

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