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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Beautiful
- Origin
- Navajo (Diné)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- nih-ZHOH-nee
Nizhoni (nih-ZHOH-nee) is a Navajo (Diné) name, spelled nizhóní in Diné Bizaad, and it means "beautiful." You may see it listed alongside names meaning "brave," but that looks like a mix-up: nizhóní specifically means "beautiful," not "brave."
Meaning & Origin of Nizhoni
Meaning: Beautiful.
Origin: Navajo (Diné).
A common claim: Nizhoni is sometimes listed among names meaning "brave" as well as "beautiful." Actually: The "brave" association looks like a mix-up — nizhóní specifically means "beautiful," not "brave."
How to Pronounce Nizhoni
nih-ZHOH-neeIPA /nɪˈʒoʊni/
Popularity of Nizhoni
Nizhoni is a rarely given name in the U.S.: it peaked at #3828 in 2018 with 39 babies, and in 2024 it ranked #5900 with 21 babies.
Names Like Nizhoni
These names have followed a similar path to Nizhoni in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Nizhoni mean?
Beautiful.
How do you pronounce Nizhoni?
Nizhoni is pronounced nih-ZHOH-nee (IPA: /nɪˈʒoʊni/).
Is Nizhoni a popular name right now?
Nizhoni peaked at #3828 in 2018 and is ranked #5900 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1979–2024.)
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