19 Inuit Boy Names That Their Traditions

Inuit boy names stem from the Inuit people, an indigenous group located in the Arctic and subarctic regions of Greenland, Quebec, Nunavut, Labrador, and Alaska. Previously, Inuits were known by the term Eskimo. However, in today’s world, this term is deemed offensive because it was forced upon the indigenous people by their colonizers. In Inuit culture, names carry a particular significance and are not chosen just for aesthetic beauty. Most Inuit names are traditional and reflect what is important to them and their culture. Like many cultures worldwide, Inuits believe that names can shape and influence a child’s personality or future. Inuit names revolve around their environment, native animals, and spirits (1). Babies are also named after their blood relatives, famous hunters, leaders, or other prominent individuals. A document known as the Inuuqatigiit, The Curriculum from the Inuit Perspective, was written in 1996. It perceives the tradition of naming as an essential institution. The purpose of the Inuuqatigiit is to become an educational link between the past and the present. The document upholds the Inuit belief that spirits live on even after death and pass on to the child through their name. There are different ways a child can attain their name. Usually, the elders or family members would advise the parents on choosing a name, but in some cases, names may appear in dreams or visions of the mother. A child’s name can also be determined by the gestures they make. If it resembles the characteristics of a deceased family member, the child may be given their name (1). So, if you wish to honor your Inuit roots or are interested in Inuit boy names, we have included a range of them in our list. Take a moment to explore them.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Amaqjuaq		Boy	The strong one
Inuksuk		Boy	An Alaskan cairn to mark pathways; On the right path
Kumaglak		Boy	Kumaglak is a fictional name featured in "Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner".
Nootaikok		Boy	God of icebergs
Pana		Boy	God who cares for the souls in the underworld before their reincarnation
Panuk		Boy	Island
Pilip		Boy	Inuit form of Philip; Lover of horses
Tekkeitsertok		Boy	God of hunting: Master of caribou
Tiguaak		Boy	The adopted child
Toklo		Boy	He is spontaneous and versatile
Tonraq		Boy	Tiny man
Torngarsuk		Boy	Name of a powerful sky god
Tulimaq		Boy	Rib
Tulok		Boy	Warrior or god of the stars
Tulugaak		Boy	Like a raven; Creator of light
Ujurak		Boy	Variant of Ujarak, meaning rock
Yoskolo		Boy	Breaking off sugar-pine cones
Yotimo		Boy	A yellow jacket used for carrying pieces of meat from the house to the nest
Yutu		Boy	To claw

Infographic: Remarkable Inuit Baby Boy Names

Inuit boy names come from nature, animals, famous leaders, hunters, and more. They reflect the ideals important to the culture. Naming a child is regarded with immense significance among the Inuits. If you wish to pay homage to your Inuit ancestors through your child’s name, we have created an infographic below with a list of masculine Inuit names and their meanings.

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