Nampeyo
MeaningHopi-Tewa potter's name · Hopi
Nampeyo is a Native American girl name meaning “Hopi-Tewa potter's name”, with Hopi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funNampeyo doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Nampeyo would score 14 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Nampeyo
Nampeyo is a girl name of Native American origin meaning “Hopi-Tewa potter's name”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Nampeyo at school.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American girl names
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Nayla · achiever, winner
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
Questions about the name Nampeyo
What does the name Nampeyo mean?
Nampeyo means “Hopi-Tewa potter's name” and comes from Hopi.
What is the origin of the name Nampeyo?
Nampeyo is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hopi. Other Native American names to consider are Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Winona (“firstborn daughter”) and Nayla (“achiever, winner”).
Is Nampeyo a boy or girl name?
Nampeyo is a girl name.
What should I know before naming my baby Nampeyo?
Nampeyo is a Native American girl name meaning “Hopi-Tewa potter's name”, with Hopi roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.