Yolngu Submitted Names

Yolngu names are used by the indigenous Yolngu people of northern Australia.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Banalandju f Indigenous Australian, Yolngu, Djinba, Ganalbingu
Banalandju is a main character in Australian film 'Ten Canoes' set in Arnhem Land, Northern Territories.
Birrinbirrin m Indigenous Australian, Yolngu
Birrinbirrin is a main character in Australian film "Ten Canoes".
Djalu m Indigenous Australian, Yolngu
Of Australian Aboriginal origin (Yolngu, to be precise) , the meaning of this name is not yet known to me at the moment. A known bearer of this name is Djalu Gurruwiwi, an Australian Aboriginal didgeridoo maker and player.
Munandjarra f Indigenous Australian, Yolngu
Munandjarra is a main character in Australian film "Ten Canoes".
Yindi f Indigenous Australian, Yolngu
Means "to descend" in Yindjibarndi and "mother" in Yolngu. Possibly also means "sun" in other Aboriginal languages.