Naayééʼ Neizghání

Navajo

Etymology

Compare Chiricahua Naaghééʼneesgháné (“Killer of Enemies”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /nɑ̀ːjéːʔ nɛ̀ɪ̀zɣɑ́nɪ́/

Proper noun

Naayééʼ Neizghání

“Monster Slayer” (the elder of the Hero Twins, sons of Asdzą́ą́ Nádleehé)

Synonyms

Łeeyah Neeyání (literally “Raised-in-the-Ground”)

See also

Naʼídígishí
Tóbájíshchíní

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