This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Indigenous American; and the language is Iroquoian.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Adekagagwaa m IroquoisAdekagagwaa is the name of the Iroquois Spirit of Summer. According to myth, Adekagagwaa oversees other weather gods, including
Gǎ-oh (wind),
Hé-no (thunder), and
Gohone (winter), and departs for southern skies during winter, leaving behind a "sleep spirit."
Ahyouwaighs m MohawkMeaning unknown. A famous person is John Brant, who was a Mohawk leader and had a role in the War of 1812.
Alliquippa f IroquoisMeaning unknown, perhaps from a Seneca word meaning "hat". A noted bearer was Queen Alliquippa, a leader of the Seneca tribe of American Indians during the early part of the 18th century.
Amadahy f CherokeeMeans "forest water" from Cherokee
a ma "water" and
a do hi i na ge "forest" or
a da "wood".
Attakullakulla m CherokeeMeans "leaning wood" in Cherokee, from
*ada meaning "wood", and
*gulkalu, a verb that implies something long, leaning against some other object.
Aya f & m CherokeeAya in the Cherokee language is a term for one's self. Usually used as "I" or "Me". If a family member uses this for someone it would me that they see a bit of themself in that person and it would be meant as a compliment.It is also a type of fern that is known as a symbol of endurance and resourcefulness... [
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Deganawida m IroquoisMeans "Two River Currents Flowing Together" in Iroquois. This was the name of a historical figure commonly known as the Great Peacemaker as he was known as, along with
Jigonhsasee and
Hiawatha, the founder of the Haudenosaunee, commonly called the Iroquois Confederacy... [
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Deganawidah m IroquoisMeans "two rivers running" in Oneida. Possibly from the Oneida
tékni 'two' and
-wyhuhatatye- 'river running along'.... [
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Deyani f CherokeeDeyani means "successful" and "determined" in Cherokee.
Genessee m & f Seneca, EnglishFrom Seneca
fen-nis'-hee-yo "the beautiful valley". It is also the name of many locations in the United States.
Halona m & f IroquoisHalona is a unisex name that means "Of good fortune"
Iakonie:ien f MohawkNotable bearer is Miss Indian World 2017-2018, Raven Iakonie:ien Swamp.
Iostha f MohawkName of Allyson Pratt's character on Mohawk Girls.
Jigonhsasee f IroquoisEtymology unknown. This was the name of an Iroquoian woman considered to be a co-founder, along with The Great Peacemaker and Hiawatha, of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy sometime between AD 1142 and 1450... [
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Johiehon f MohawkJohiehon is used for a fictional Mohawk young woman in the fourth series of 'Outlander'. She is played by Sera-Lys McArthur.
Kanahstatsi f MohawkName of the clan matron of the clan St. Kateri Tekakwitha belonged to.
Kanenstenhawi f Indigenous American, Mohawk, HistoryMeans "she brings in corn" in Mohawk. This was the Mohawk name given to Eunice Williams (1696-1785), a Massachusetts colonist who was taken captive by the French and the Mohawks.
Kawennáhere f MohawkNotable bearer is award-winning Mohawk actress, Kawennahere Devery Jacobs.
Knasgowa f CherokeeKnasgowa is Cherokee for heron. Herons, eagles, and other animals are a big part of Cherokee culture.
Lewie-za-wau-na-skie m CherokeeA notable (perhaps the only?) bearer is Lewis Downing, who served as Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1867 to 1872.
Mohe m CherokeeMohe is a Native American (Cherokee) name meaning "elk".
Nanyehi f CherokeeMeans "one who goes about" in Cherokee. Notable bearer of this name is Nanyehi, who is known in English as Nancy Ward.
Ohserase m MohawkMeans "new year" in Mohawk. This is the name of Shawn Youngchief's character on 'Mohawk Girls'.
Okwaho m & f MohawkLiterally means wolf in Mokawk, also can mean; shows loyalty.
Otetiani m SenecaThis was the name of Red Jacket (known as Otetiani in his youth and Sagoyewatha (Keeper Awake) Sa-go-ye-wa-tha because of his oratorical skills) (c. 1750 - 1830), a Native American Seneca orator and chief of the Wolf clan... [
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Owisò:kon f MohawkMeans "under ice" in Mohawk. Mohawk names are created uniquely for each individual and are not to be repeated while the bearer is living. There is currently a living bearer of this name.
Rahrakwasere m MohawkMeans "he follows the moon" in Mohawk. Mohawk names are created uniquely for each individual and are not to be repeated while the bearer is living. There is currently a living bearer of this name.
Ratonhnhaké:ton m Popular Culture, MohawkMeans "he scratches/scrapes at life" in Mohawk. This name was invented by Mohawk Tribe academics Akwiratékha Martin and Teiowí:sonte Thomas Deer for Ubisoft's game 'Assassin's Creed III'.
Rohahes m MohawkNotable bearer is musician Rohahes Iain Phillips.
Sallali f & m CherokeeMeans "squirrel", from the Cherokee
sa lo li 'squirrel'.
Scatchwah f CherokeeMeaning unknown. It may be related to the Cherokee
wa ya "wolf, wolves".
Tehwehron m MohawkNotable bearer was Joseph Tehwehron David (1957–2004), a Mohawk artist who became known for his role as a warrior during the Oka Crisis in 1990.
Tekahionwake f MohawkMeans "Double life". This is the Mohawk name of Canadian writer and performer Pauline Johnson (1861-1913).
Thaoughweanjawegen m OneidaOf uncertain etymology. The name Thaoughweanjawegen was a ceremonial name given to Col. John Harper (1734-1811) by an Oneida sachem who adopted him. Harper led a corp of frontier rangers and Oneida scouts during the early years of the Revolutions New York border war... [
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Tsali m CherokeeName of a notable leader of the Cherokee tribe during the early 1800s.
Tsianina f Creek (?), Cherokee (?)Meaning unknown. A noted bearer is Tsianina Redfeather Blackstone (December 13, 1882 – January 10, 1985), a Creek/Cherokee singer and performer.
Tyonajanegen f OneidaMeans "two kettles together" in Oneida. Notable bearer of this name is Tyonajanegen, an Oneida woman who fought in the Battle of Oriskany during the American Revolutionary War.
Usdi m CherokeeFrom the Cherokee word ᎤᏍᏗ
(usdi) which is both a noun meaning "baby" and an adjective meaning "little, small". Wil Usdi ("little Will") was the Cherokee name of William Holland Thomas (1805-1893), an American lawyer, politician and soldier who had been adopted into the Cherokee tribe as a teenager.
Wahalanutah m CherokeeLooking for the meaning of this name...was used by Cherokee male about the year 1819 in Georgia church record for David Weaver.
Washoe m Popular Culture, CherokeeNickname of Cordell Walker in the famous Tv series: 'Walker, Texas Ranger'. The name is claimed to be Cherokee meaning "lone eagle".
Yo-da-gent f IroquoisAllegedly means "she who saves" or "she who carries help" in the Oneida language. This was the honorary Oneida name of Dr. Lillie Rosa Minoka Hill, given to her by the Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin.