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Nanabah

Girl name · Native American

Meaningtraditional Navajo woman's name · Navajo

Nanabah is a Native American girl name meaning “traditional Navajo woman's name”, with Navajo 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.

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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 Nanabah

Nanabah is a girl name of Native American origin meaning “traditional Navajo woman'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 Nanabah at school.

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Questions about the name Nanabah

What does the name Nanabah mean?

Nanabah means “traditional Navajo woman's name” and comes from Navajo. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Glenabah (“traditional Navajo woman's name”), Ninabah (“traditional Navajo woman's name”) and Tazbah (“traditional Navajo woman's name”).

What is the origin of the name Nanabah?

Nanabah is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Navajo. Other Native American names to consider are Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Winona (“firstborn daughter”) and Nayla (“achiever, winner”).

Is Nanabah a boy or girl name?

Nanabah is a girl name.

What names are similar to Nanabah?

If you like Nanabah, you might also like Glenabah, Ninabah and Tazbah.

What should I know before naming my baby Nanabah?

Nanabah is a Native American girl name meaning “traditional Navajo woman's name”, with Navajo 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.