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Kachina

Kachina is a girls' name of Native American origin meaning “spirit, sacred dancer, divine being.” Kachina refers to the spirit beings central to Hopi and Pueblo religious traditions.

how do you pronounce Kachina?

kah-CHEE-nah

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what does Kachina mean?

The name Kachina means “spirit, sacred dancer, divine being.” It comes from the Native American language tradition.

Kachina refers to the spirit beings central to Hopi and Pueblo religious traditions. Kachinas are intermediaries between the human and spirit worlds, embodied in ceremonial dances and the famous carved kachina dolls. The name carries profound spiritual weight connecting the child to the sacred traditions of the Southwest.

who are famous people named Kachina?

  • Kachina dolls (sacred Hopi spirit representations)
  • Kachina Village, Arizona

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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

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