Aguaruna or Awajún
names are used by the Aguaruna people of Peru.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Ampám m AguarunaEtymology unknown, possibly from the Awajún
ampámpag, a kind of wild plant traditionally used for medicinal reasons.
Ánag m AguarunaMeans "soft, smooth" or "promise, offer" in Awajún.
Ántush m AguarunaPossibly from the Awajún
ántut meaning "hear, understand, obey".
Aúju f AguarunaMeans "nightjar" in Awajún. In Awajún mythology, this is the name of the wife of the moon also known as
ayaimama.
Íkam m AguarunaMeans "forest, jungle" or "mountain" in Awajún.
Ínchi f AguarunaFrom the Awajún name for a variety of sweet potato.
Sekút f AguarunaEtymology uncertain, possibly from the Awajún name for a species of vine or from the Awajún
sekúut meaning "vanilla".
Sésejat f AguarunaEtymology uncertain, possibly related to the Awajún
sésa meaning "flower" or
seséjut meaning "healing a wound".
Súwa f AguarunaFrom the Awajún name for the Genipa americana plant.
Yampák f AguarunaFrom the Awajun word for a kind of wild tree found near rivers.
Yámpan f AguarunaEtymology unknown. In Awajún mythology, this is the name of the wife of the sun.