Names that mean native

Naming your baby can be a difficult task. The meaning behind the name you choose will give them clues about who they are, and it's important to find one that fits. The following list will provide you with some great options that have the word Native in their meaning.

1. Boy names that mean native


  1. Branton The name Branton is of English origin and means "Variant of Brand. Mohawk Indian Joseph Brant was a renowned strategist who fought for the British during the American Revolution, and a devout scholar who translated Christian religious works into his native Indian tongue.".
  2. Cheienne The name Cheienne is of Hebrew origin and means "Name of a Native American tribe|Graceful oak tree.".
  3. Chip The name Chip is of English origin and means "Short form of the Native American tribe known as Chippewas.".
  4. Chipp The name Chipp is of Native American origin and means "Short form of the Native American tribe known as Chippewas.".
  5. Creek The name Creek is of English origin and means "From the small stream, Native American tribal name.".
  6. Ezrach The name Ezrach is of Biblical origin and means "Native".
  7. Lallo The name Lallo is of North American Indian origin and means "Little boy Kiowa. This was the native name of the exceptional Indian painter Spencer Asah c. 1908— 54".
  8. Mauli The name Mauli is of Hawaiian origin and means "Maori, native New Zealander|Dark-haired, From the moor. A form of Maurice.".
  9. Mzale The name Mzale is of African origin and means "A native. A Swahili name used in the East Africa region.".
  10. Shonkah The name Shonkah is of North American Indian origin and means "the Osage shonka dog, horse and sabe black: hence, black dog, black horse Because horses were not native to this continent, the Native Americans did not have a word for them. They often called them walking dogs, in contrast to their real dogs, which were usually running around".
  11. Toh The name Toh is of North American Indian origin and means "YAH Walking by the river Navajo. Toh Yah was the native name of gifted artist Gerald Nailor 1917-52".
  12. Unaduti The name Unaduti is of North American Indian origin and means "the Cherokee unadena woolly and dud head: hence, woolly head The name was often used to denote a person of African- Native American ancestry".

2. Girl names that mean native


  1. Brettany The name Brettany is of English origin and means "Brit. A native of England: (Britain) or France: (Brittany).".
  2. Karuah The name Karuah is of Aboriginal origin and means "A native Plum tree. ".
  3. Maulea The name Maulea is of Tongan origin and means "Maori, native New Zealander.".
  4. Mauleah The name Mauleah is of Tongan origin and means "Maori, native New Zealander.".
  5. Maulee The name Maulee is of Tongan origin and means "Maori, native New Zealander.".
  6. Maulei The name Maulei is of Tongan origin and means "Maori, native New Zealander.".
  7. Mauleigh The name Mauleigh is of Tongan origin and means "Maori, native New Zealander.".
  8. Maulia The name Maulia is of Tongan origin and means "Maori, native New Zealander.".
  9. Mauliah The name Mauliah is of Tongan origin and means "Maori, native New Zealander.".
  10. Maulie The name Maulie is of Tongan origin and means "Maori, native New Zealander.".
  11. Mauly The name Mauly is of Tongan origin and means "Maori, native New Zealander.".
  12. Tekahionwake The name Tekahionwake is of North American Indian origin and means "Double wampum Mohawk. Teka- hionwake was the native name of Canadian poet Emily Pauline Johnson 1861-1913, the daughter of Mohawk Chief Henry Martin Johnson and Emily S. Howells, an Englishwoman".
  13. Wyandanch The name Wyandanch is of North American Indian origin and means "The wise speaker. Montauk. The name was borne by the last major Native American leader on Long Island 1600-59".

3. Unisex names that mean native


  1. Kalili The name Kalili is of Hawaiian origin and means "Name of a native violet, also known as nani-Wai'ale'ale (Viola kauaensis).".