Here you’ll find 11 Native American girl names that start with T, organized from “Ta-Tanish-Suda” to “Tuwa”. Many of these names draw on nature, family ties, and admired qualities. Use names respectfully, as many connect deeply to specific communities and family stories.

Native American girl names that start with T are given names from diverse tribal languages. Many carry meanings tied to place, personal traits, or family roles. For example, several names reference seasonal changes or animals important to daily life.

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

Name: The name as recorded in sources, shown so you can scan and choose quickly.

Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide helps you say the name respectfully and avoids guessing its sounds.

Meaning: A concise meaning gives cultural or literal sense, helping you understand the name’s significance.

Origin: The tribal or linguistic source shows context so you can appreciate the name’s cultural background.

Source: A brief citation points to where the name and meaning come from for further reading.

Native American girl names that start with T

NamePronunciationMeaningTribe / Source
Tasinatah-SHEE-nahHer robe or blanket.Lakota (New Lakota Dictionary, 2008)
Tiponitee-PO-neeChild of importance; a sacred corn ear fetish.Hopi (Hopi Dictionary Project, 1998)
Tsianinachah-NEE-nahWildflower.Muscogee (Creek) (Starr, E. 1921. “History of the Cherokee Indians”)
Taditatah-DEE-tahOne who runs; to the wind.Omaha (La Flesche, F. 1932. “A Dictionary of the Osage Language”)
TuwaTOO-wahEarth or sand.Hopi (Hopi Dictionary Project, 1998)
TaineyTAY-neeNew moon.Omaha (Fletcher & La Flesche, 1911. “The Omaha Tribe”)
Tuswecatoo-SWAY-chahDragonfly.Lakota (New Lakota Dictionary, 2008)
Ta-Tanish-Sudatah-tah-NEESH-soo-dahMink Woman.Hidatsa (Wilson, G. L. 1914. “The Horse and the Dog in Hidatsa Culture.”)
Tallulahtah-LOO-lahLeaping water.Choctaw (Byington, C. 1915. “A Dictionary of the Choctaw Language”)
Totsiyatoht-SEE-yahBeautiful.Kwakwaka’wakw / Kwakiutl (Boas, F. 1921. “Ethnology of the Kwakiutl”)
TankoTAHN-koGreat; large.Kiowa (Mooney, J. 1898. “Calendar History of the Kiowa Indians”)

Descriptions

Tasina
From the Lakota word *tȟašína*. This name connects to the cultural and spiritual value of robes and blankets, which can signify identity, warmth, and protection.
Tiponi
This name refers to a sacred object representing the Corn Mother. Its use as a name evokes deep spiritual significance and responsibility within the Hopi community.
Tsianina
The name of celebrated opera singer Tsianina Redfeather Blackstone (1882-1985), who had Muscogee and Cherokee heritage. Her legacy has made the name known.
Tadita
A dynamic name suggesting speed, freedom, and a connection to nature’s elements. It appears in linguistic records for Omaha-Ponca and related Siouan languages.
Tuwa
From the Hopi word *tuuwa*. This name reflects the fundamental connection to the land, which is central to Hopi culture, identity, and spirituality.
Tainey
A name connected to lunar cycles, which are important for timing ceremonies, planting, and tracking seasons. The spelling is sometimes seen as Taini.
Tusweca
From the Lakota word *tȟuswéčha*. Dragonflies are associated with water and are seen as messengers in some traditions, symbolizing skill, change, and transformation.
Ta-Tanish-Suda
A documented historical name from an early 20th-century ethnography. Animal names often reflect personal qualities, spiritual connections, or significant life events.
Tallulah
Derived from Choctaw words for a place name in Georgia. Its use as a given name is modern and largely outside of Native communities, popularized by non-Native figures.
Totsiya
A name from the Kwak’wala language of the Pacific Northwest. Beauty in this cultural context often refers to inner character and spirit as well as appearance.
Tanko
A historical Kiowa name element meaning “great.” While *táŋkò* is often a masculine descriptor, it has been recorded in compound female names like Tanko-adelta (Great-Above-Woman).
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