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.
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how do you pronounce Kachina?
kah-CHEE-nah
where does the name Kachina come from?
Kachina is the name for spirit beings in the religion of the Pueblo peoples of the American Southwest, whose rites are practised by the Hopi, Hopi-Tewa, Zuni, some Keres peoples and most of the Pueblos of New Mexico.
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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quick answers about Kachina
What does the name Kachina mean?
Kachina means “spirit, sacred dancer, divine being”.
What is the origin of the name Kachina?
Kachina comes from the Native American naming tradition.
How popular is the name Kachina?
Kachina has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Kachina a boy or girl name?
Kachina is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Kachina?
Kachina is pronounced kah-CHEE-nah, with 3 syllables.
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