Chukchi
names are used by the Chukchi people of northeastern Siberia.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Anka-ny Анка-ны f ChukchiDerived from Chukchi
анка-к (anka-k) meaning "in the sea". This name was traditionally given to baby girls who were born during a trip to the ocean or sea.
Korave Коравье m ChukchiDerived from Chukchi
кора-т (kora-t) meaning "deer". This name was traditionally given to baby boys who were born into a group of deer herders.
Korav'ye Коравье m ChukchiDerived from the Chukchi word кора-т (
kor-t) meaning "deer".
Omryn Омрын m ChukchiMeans "robust fellow, burly" in Chukchi.
Rul-tyne Руль-тынэ f ChukchiEtymology unknown. This was the birth name of Chukchi poet and writer Antonina Kymytval.
Rytgėv Рытгэв m ChukchiFrom the Chukot
рытгэватъё (rytgėvatʺjo) meaning "forgotten" or "unremembered". This was the birth name of Chukchi writer Yuri Rytkheu.
Rytkheu m ChukchiMeans "unknown" in Chukchi. A bearer is Yuri Rytkheu, born Rytkheu, a Chukchi-Russian writer.
Tygrynkeev Тыгрынкээв m ChukchiMeans "after" in Chukchi. This name was given to children as a reference the spirits or souls of deceased ancestors or family members.
Tyne-nkey Тынэ-нкэй m ChukchiTraditional masculine Chukchi name with an unknown meaning.
Tyne-nny Тынэ-нны f ChukchiTraditional feminine Chukchi name with an unknown meaning.
Vinevyt Въинэвыт f ChukchiMeans "deceased" in Chukchi. This name was given to children as a reference the spirits or souls of deceased ancestors or family members.