This list includes 10 Native American girl names that start with L, from “Lali” to “Luyu”. Many of these names draw on nature, kinship, and qualities like courage or light.
Native American girl names that start with L are given names from diverse tribal languages. They often reflect landscape, kinship, or personal qualities passed across generations. Use names with respect and awareness of their cultural origins.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning & Origin, Notes, and Citation.
Name: The name as recorded; you can scan it to find favorites and compare spelling variants easily.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide so you can say the name correctly and share it respectfully.
Meaning & Origin: A concise meaning with the tribal attribution so you understand cultural context and significance.
Notes: Brief background, usage tips, or whether a meaning is disputed, helping you weigh suitability and sensitivity.
Citation: Source reference for the name and meaning so you can follow up or verify specific details.
Native American girl names that start with L
Name
Pronunciation
Meaning
Tribe/Origin
Lalis
LAH-liss
Seagull
Kwakwaka’wakw (Kwakiutl)
Lenmana
LEN-mah-nah
Flute girl
Hopi
Lomahoñva
loh-mah-HONG-vah
Good bear or beautiful bear
Hopi
Lomasi
loh-MAH-see
Pretty flower
Hopi
Lokni
LOK-nee
Rain falls through the roof
Miwok
Lozen
loh-ZEN
Name of a famous Apache woman warrior
Chiricahua Apache
Luta
LOO-tah
Red, scarlet
Lakota (Siouan)
Lali
LAH-lee
Mother of the Zuni clown kachinas
Zuni
Lele
LEH-leh
Deer
Miwok
Luyu
LOO-yoo
Wild goose
Miwok
Descriptions
Lalis
A name from the Pacific Northwest, connected to the seagull, a significant figure in Kwakwaka’wakw stories and art. (Franz Boas, “Kwakiutl Ethnography”)
Lenmana
A beautiful name combining ‘leenangw’ (flute) and ‘mana’ (girl, maiden), evoking music and feminine grace in Hopi culture. (P. David Seaman, “Hopi Dictionary”)
Lomahoñva
Combines ‘loma’ (good/beautiful) and ‘honva’ (bear), reflecting the respect for bears in Hopi tradition. (Hopi Dictionary Project online)
Lomasi
A gentle name meaning ‘beautiful flower’ or ‘good flower,’ derived from the Hopi words ‘loma’ (beautiful) and ‘sihu’ (flower). (Alexander M. Stephen, “Hopi Journal”)
Lokni
An evocative name describing rain leaking into a home, a powerful and specific image from this central California tribe. (C. Hart Merriam, “The Dawn of the World”)
Lozen
The historic name of a revered 19th-century warrior and prophetess, sister of the chief Victorio. A very powerful and respected name. (Eve Ball, “In the Days of Victorio”)
Luta
The Lakota word for the color red, a sacred color representing life and power. It can be used alone or as part of a longer name. (Lakota Language Consortium)
Lali
A name with ceremonial significance, belonging to a key mythological figure in Zuni religious traditions and folklore. (Matilda Coxe Stevenson, “The Zuni Indians”)
Lele
Derived from the Miwok word for deer. While the word is authentic, its use as a traditional given name is not widely documented and may be a modern adoption. (Sylvia M. Broadbent, “The Southern Sierra Miwok Language”)
Luyu
Likely derived from ‘lō’ya,’ the Miwok word for the wild goose. It’s a nature name reflecting the local environment of central California. (C. Hart Merriam, “Indian Names For Plants And Animals”)
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