Nizhoni: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Beautiful
Origin
Navajo (Diné)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
nih-ZHOH-nee

Nizhoni is a Navajo (Diné) girl's name meaning “beautiful”. It appears in 4 of our baby name lists.

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

Lists That Include Nizhoni

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