Zintkala
Meaningbird · Lakota
Zintkala is a Native American girl name meaning “bird”, with Lakota 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Zintkala would score 21 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
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 Zintkala
Zintkala is a girl name of Native American origin meaning “bird”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Zintkala 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 Zintkala
What does the name Zintkala mean?
Zintkala means “bird” and comes from Lakota. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Ava (“possibly bird, or life”), Wren (“wren bird”), Birdie (“little bird”) and Ainara (“swallow bird”).
What is the origin of the name Zintkala?
Zintkala is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Lakota. Other Native American names to consider are Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Winona (“firstborn daughter”) and Nayla (“achiever, winner”).
Is Zintkala a boy or girl name?
Zintkala is a girl name.
What names are similar to Zintkala?
If you like Zintkala, you might also like Ava, Wren, Birdie and Ainara.
What should I know before naming my baby Zintkala?
Zintkala is a Native American girl name meaning “bird”, with Lakota 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.