Zuni
Native American · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Zuni
Zuni derives from the Zuni people's autonym "A:shiwi," though the English name "Zuni" likely comes from a Spanish colonial corruption of their self-designation, meaning "the people" or referring to their pueblo settlements in the southwestern United States.
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Etymology
Zuni derives from the Zuni people's autonym "A:shiwi," though the English name "Zuni" likely comes from a Spanish colonial corruption of their self-designation, meaning "the people" or referring to their pueblo settlements in the southwestern United States. The name is primarily associated with the Zuni Native American pueblo people of New Mexico, who have maintained their distinct culture, language, and traditions since pre-Columbian times through the present day.
Zuni currently ranks #17,611 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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