Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Agali — This name comes from the Cherokee word for "sunshine." Sitanka — This Sioux term means "big foot" and represents bravery ...

One of the many ways Native American influence shines through the United States is in our place names. In more cases than one may think, geographic names were derived from a Native American word or ...

The Puyallup Tribe is working to learn more about the many native names of the mountain now known as Mount Rainier. It is ...

MONTVILLE, Conn. (AP) — For decades the Montville High School athletic teams have competed as the “Indians” with the blessing of the Mohegans, the Native American tribe that traces its local history ...

Agali — This name comes from the Cherokee word for "sunshine." Sitanka — This Sioux term means "big foot" and represents bravery and leadership. Peta — With roots in the Blackfeet Nation, this name ...

If you're looking to find a Native American name for your baby, this list delves into options from many languages, tribes and nations throughout North America—including monikers from the Hopi, Navajo, ...