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101 indigenous names for boys: they sound good and mean so much more

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We know that choosing the perfect name for our baby is a complicated task, because the possibilities are vast: inspired by novels, mythology, colors, starting with a specific letter, Vikings … And things get even more complicated when we are looking for a unique, original name that has a special meaning for us parents, but also shows you how exceptional it is.

So we have decided to look for baby names that not only sound good, but also have a special meaning. Undoubtedly, those of indigenous origin have these qualities like none other: options from the Quechua, Aztec, Mayan, Guaraní cultures … All of them with great musicality and personality. Here is a sample: 101 alternatives for children so that you can choose the one that most reaches your heart.

  • Achik: of Quechua origin, it means “Light, clear, luminous”.

  • Akbal: of Mayan origin, it means “blue night”.

  • Alom: of Mayan origin, it means “lord of the sky”

  • Amaité: of Mayan origin, it means “face of the sky”.

  • Amaru: of Guaraní origin, it means “rain”.

  • Ameyal: of Aztec origin, which reflects the importance that water and the purity of the springs have for the Mexican natives.

  • Antay: of Quechua origin, it means “copper, coppery”.

  • Arami: of Guarani origin, which must be accompanied by another that indicates the sex of the person: It means “sky”.

  • Astu: of Quechua origin, it means “bird of the Andes”.

  • Ataw: of Quechua origin, it means “fortunate”.

  • Atik: of Quechua origin, it means “winner”.

  • Atleti: of Aztec origin, it means “fire of life”.

  • Atuq: of Quechua origin, it means “cunning like the fox, wolf”.

  • Awki: of Quechua origin, it means “lord, prince”.

  • Balam: of Mayan origin, it means “jaguar; sorcerer”.

  • Bej: of Mayan origin, it means “way”.

  • Canek: of Mayan origin that means ‘black serpent’ and was granted to the rulers.

  • Chakte: of Mayan origin, it means “main character of the place”.

  • Cusi: of Quechua origin, it means “joy”.

  • Edahi: of Aztec origin, it is the name of the god of the wind.

  • Hakan: of Quechua origin, it means “bright, splendid”.

  • Ikal: of Mayan origin, it means “spirit”.

  • Iktan: of Mayan origin, it means “ingenious”.

  • Imari: of Aztec origin, it means “corn”.

  • Imox: of Mayan origin, it means “secret”.

  • Inka: of Quechua origin, it means “lord, chief, king”.

  • Inti: of Quechua origin, it means “sun”.

  • Iskay: of Quechua origin, it means “second son”.

  • Itzae: of Mayan origin, it means “gift of God”.

  • Itzé: of Mayan origin, it means “dawn”.

  • Jarawi: of Quechua origin, it means “poet”.

  • Kaknab: of Mayan origin, it means “ocean”.

  • Kante: of Mayan origin, it means “tree”.

  • Karai: of Guaraní origin, it means “respectable, wise man”.

  • Katari: of Quechua origin, it means “snake”.

  • Katu: of Guaraní origin, it means “strong”.

  • Kin: of Mayan origin, it means “sun”.

  • Kinich: of Mayan origin, it means “face of the sun”.

  • Kumya: of Quechua origin, it means “thunder, thunder, luminous”.

  • Kunak: of Quechua origin, “the one who advises, advisor”.

  • Kuntur: of Quechua origin, it means “condor”.

  • Kunturi: of Quechua origin, it means “representative of the Gods, sent by the ancestral spirits”.

  • Kuri: of Quechua origin, it means “gold, golden”.

  • Kusi: of Quechua origin, it means “happy, happy, blissful”.

  • Llariku: of Quechua origin, it means “indomitable, who does not humble himself or bow down”.

  • Libiak: of Quechua origin, it means “lightning, bright, resplendent”.

  • Litza: of Mayan origin, it means “morning star”.

  • Luriel: of Guaraní origin, it means “lord”, “owner of the wind”.

  • Mainque: of Mapuche origin, it means “condor”.

  • Mallki: of Quechua origin, it means “tree”.

  • Nahil: of Mayan origin, it means “merit”.

  • Nahuel: of Mapuche origin, it means “tiger”.

  • Naolin: is the Aztec god of the sun.

  • Nderi: of Guaraní origin, it means “bird, a species of sparrow”.

  • Nelli: unisex name of Aztec origin, means “truth”.

  • Newén: of Mapuche origin, it means “strength”.

  • Noíl: of Mayan origin, it means “greatness”.

  • Puma: of Quechua origin, it means “strong and powerful, warrior king, the one who returned from the afterlife.”

  • Qhari: of Quechua origin, it means “man, male. Strong and courageous”.

  • Quillén: of Mapuche origin, it means “beautiful”.

  • Raymi: of Quechua origin, it means “party, celebration”.

  • Rimak: of Quechua origin, it means “talkative, eloquent”.

  • Ruka: of Quechua origin, it means “principal, chief, prince. Strong”.

  • Rumi: of Quechua origin, it means “stone, rock, strong and eternal like the rock.”

  • Samin: of Quechua origin, it means “fortunate, successful, successful, happy and blissful”.

  • Sapay: of Quechua origin, it means “unique, main”.

  • Sayri: of Quechua origin, it means “prince, the one who always gives help to those who ask for it.”

  • Sathiri: of Quechua origin, it means “sower”.

  • Sihuca: of Aztec origin, it means “the little one of the family.”

  • Sinchi: of Quechua origin, it means “chief, caudillo. Strong, courageous, hard-working”.

  • Suhay: of Quechua origin, it means “the one who is like yellow, fine and abundant corn. Rock, rock”.

  • Suksu: of Quechua origin, it means “blackbird”.

  • Sumaq / Somak: of Quechua origin, it means “beautiful, beautiful”.

  • Takiri: of Quechua origin, it means “the one who creates music and dances”.

  • Tanok: of Tepehuan origin, it means “sun”.

  • Tupak / Tupaq: of Mapuche origin, it means “the lord, glorious”.

  • Ullanta: of Quechua origin, it means “the warrior who sees everything from his vantage point”.

  • Ukumari: of Quechua origin, it means “He who has the strength of the bear”.

  • Unay: of Quechua origin, it means “previous, remote, primal”.

  • Wamán: of Quechua origin, it means “hawk”

  • Wamay: of Quechua origin, it means “young, recent, new”.

  • Wanpu: of Quechua origin, it means “born during the festive season, the one who always arrives at the right time”.

  • Wari: of Quechua origin, it means “wild, indomitable, fast, tireless

  • Wayaw: of Quechua origin, it means “royal willow”.

  • Wayna: of Quechua origin, it means “young man, young man, friend”.

  • Wayra: of Quechua origin, it means “wind, fast as the wind.”

  • Willak: of Quechua origin, it means “the one who warns”.

  • Wisa: of Quechua origin, it means “prophet, sorcerer for being a twin or twin”.

  • Xel-ha: of Aztec origin, it means “where the waters are born. It is the name of a place in the Mexican Mayan Riviera.

  • Yaax: of Mayan origin, it means “green”.

  • Yaguatí: of Guaraní origin, it means “leopard”.

  • Yaku: of Quechua origin, it means “water”.

  • Yamki: of Quechua origin, it means “title of nobility, sir.”

  • Yareth: of Aztec origin, it means “to live in the air”.

  • Yawar: of Quechua origin, it means “blood”.

  • Yawri: of Quechua origin, it means “spear, copper”.

  • Yaxkin: of Mayan origin, it means “rising sun”.

  • Yuma: of Aztec origin, it means “son of the chief”.

  • Yumil: of Mayan origin, it means “owner”.

  • Yunuen: of Mayan origin, it means “half moon; prince of water”.

  • Zeia: of Aztec origin and unknown meaning.

  • Zolín: of Nahuatl origin, it means “quail”.

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