Naayééʼ Neizghání

Navajo

Etymology

Compare Chiricahua Naaghééʼneesgháné (“Killer of Enemies”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /nɑ̀ːjéːʔ nɛ̀ɪ̀zɣɑ́nɪ́/

Proper noun

Naayééʼ Neizghání

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

Synonyms

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

See also

• Naʼídígishí
• Tóbájíshchíní