Ninabah
Meaningtraditional Navajo woman's name · Navajo
Ninabah 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.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Ninabah has the name Nina hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Ninabah would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (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 Ninabah
Ninabah 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 Ninabah at school.
Origin:Native American names
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- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Nayla · achiever, winner
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
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- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
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Questions about the name Ninabah
What does the name Ninabah mean?
Ninabah means “traditional Navajo woman's name” and comes from Navajo. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Glenabah (“traditional Navajo woman's name”), Nanabah (“traditional Navajo woman's name”) and Tazbah (“traditional Navajo woman's name”).
What is the origin of the name Ninabah?
Ninabah 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 Ninabah a boy or girl name?
Ninabah is a girl name.
What names are similar to Ninabah?
If you like Ninabah, you might also like Glenabah, Nanabah and Tazbah.
What should I know before naming my baby Ninabah?
Ninabah 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.