Note: The common Anishinaabe surname, Nakwagiizhig, is closely related. Mary’s Catholic Church Baptisms: Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, 1811-1900 (Kathleen M. It has been said that it could mean beautiful bird or tree stump. This is a name from the Gull Lake Ojibwe tribe in the 18th century. One Who is Like The Land That Stops The Wind From Blowing You can read more about her on our Nindinendam (Thinking) song page.Įcho maker. This is the English name for Jane Johnston Schoolcraft. Woman of the Sound the Stars Make Rushing Through the Sky. Variations include memiskondinimaanganeshiinh (red shouldered bird) in Ojibwe and memeskoniinisi as an Odawa variation. Note: You may notice that it is common to add “ikwe” or “inini” to indicate gender but it is not necessary and many names can be used by either gender.īlackbird. In the spirit of more use of the language being for the best we have put together this page and would love to hear contributions to our list. So, if you are looking for an Anishinaabe name for a pet, a literary character, or need a nickname for a friend or the spelling for your next tattoo, here are some name suggestions we have gathered over the years. Many people working to revitalize Anishinaabemowin are happy to hear the language used correctly in poems, plays, songs, films and other creative works. We are happy to help with the translation of names, but it is best to be sure you work with people from the community where they name was received if at all possible. It is also important to remember that names are given at different points in life and sometimes have a story that does not always match the literal translation. There are many traditions so be sure to take time and get it right because the best Anishinaabe names are given with love and wisdom. For many people, receiving an Anishinaabe name is a very personal life-changing ceremony so we encourage you to work with elders you may know if you are asking for a name for yourself or a baby. We regularly receive requests for help with Anishinaabe names.
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