Yiska
Navajo · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Yiska
Yiska is a Navajo name meaning "the night has passed" or "carrier of the night," derived from Navajo linguistic roots reflecting celestial and temporal concepts.
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Etymology
Yiska is a Navajo name meaning "the night has passed" or "carrier of the night," derived from Navajo linguistic roots reflecting celestial and temporal concepts. The name is primarily used among Navajo people of the southwestern United States, with cultural significance rooted in Navajo traditions and worldview.
Yiska currently ranks #6,577 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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