Name Nahanni
Gender Feminine & Masculine
Usage Indigenous American
Pronounced Pron. nɑ-HAA-nee
Other Forms FormsNahani, Nahane
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Meaning & History
From naha, meaning "river of the land of the Naha people" in Na-Dene (Athabaskan) languages, spoken by indigenous cultures in British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon Territory. A prominent bearer of this name is Canadian politician Nahanni Fontaine. Additionally, the name's cultural significance is reflected in Canada through landmarks like Nahanni National Park Reserve and the South Nahanni River.