This list includes 5 Native American girl names that start with N, from “Nita” to “Nuna”. Many reflect nature, family ties, or personal qualities, useful for naming, writing, or cultural interest.

Native American girl names that start with N are personal names from Indigenous languages beginning with N. They often honor nature, family, or ancestral stories, and meanings vary by tribe.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, Origin, and Citation.

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Meaning: A concise explanation of the name’s common sense or translation to help you understand its tone and significance.

Origin: The tribal or linguistic source that gives cultural context, so you know where the name comes from.

Citation: A brief source note indicating where the name and meaning were recorded or discussed, so you can explore further.

Native American girl names that start with N

NamePronunciationMeaningTribe/Origin
NitaNEE-tahBear.Choctaw
Nizhoninih-ZHO-neeIt is beautiful.Navajo (Diné)
Nokomisno-KO-missMy grandmother.Ojibwe (Anishinaabe)
Nokosino-GO-seeBear.Muscogee (Creek) / Seminole
NunaNOO-nahLand, earth.Inuktitut (Inuit)

Descriptions

Nita
This name comes directly from the Choctaw word for bear, *nita*. In Choctaw culture, the bear is a symbol of great strength and is one of the most powerful animals. (Source: Byington’s A Dictionary of the Choctaw Language, 1915).
Nizhoni
A widely used and admired Navajo name from the word *nizhóní*, meaning beautiful, pretty, or nice. It reflects the cultural value placed on beauty and harmony (*hózhó*). (Source: Young & Morgan’s The Navajo Language, 1987).
Nokomis
This is the Ojibwe (Anishinaabemowin) word for “my grandmother.” It became famous as the name of Hiawatha’s wise grandmother in Longfellow’s epic poem. (Source: The Ojibwe People’s Dictionary, UMN).
Nokosi
The Muscogee word for “bear.” The bear is a significant clan animal in Muscogee society, representing strength and leadership, making this a powerful and respected name. (Source: Martin & Mauldin’s A Dictionary of Creek/Muskogee, 2000).
Nuna
In the Inuktitut language spoken by Inuit across the Arctic, *nuna* means “land” or “country.” The name reflects the profound connection between the people and their homeland. (Source: Inuktitut Living Dictionary).
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