699+ Shaman Names for Your Sacred Stories
Are you searching for that perfect shaman name to breathe life into your next story, film, or creative project? Delve into the mystical and spiritual world with our comprehensive collection of over 699 shaman names.
From the ancient wisdom of traditional shamans in the heart of Mongolia to the spiritual ceremonies of the Japanese shaman and the powerful female shamans who channel the Earth's mother's energy, our list spans continents and cultures.
Whether you're weaving tales around ancestral spirits, exploring the spiritual realms with sighted shamans, or seeking inspiration in the practices of shamanism from Central Asia to South America, these names offer a gateway to stories untold.
Embrace the wild spirit of shamanic rituals, traditional healers' healing power, and guardian spirits' protective embrace.
This guide provides names and the rich cultural tapestry behind them, from Mongolian shamanism to the Shinto magic of Japan, the ancient Hmong culture, and beyond.
Let these names be the key to unlocking the spirit world in your storytelling, where every name holds the power of nature, the wisdom of indigenous peoples, and the connection to the great spirits of the earth.
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Shaman names starting with an A
1. Ahote
2. Aponi
3. Anoki
4. Aiyana
5. Alo
6. Ayita
7. Askuwheteau
8. Alawa
9. Achak
10. Aditsan
11. Ahanu
12. Ahiga
13. Akecheta
14. Akando
15. Awendela
16. Aylen
17. Ama
18. Ankti
19. Antinanco
20. Awanata
21. Awentia
22. Awinita
23. Chayton
24. Dyami
25. Elu
26. Enyeto
27. Etu
28. Eyota
29. Hania
30. Honi
Shaman names starting with a B
31. Bidziil
32. Bly
33. Bodaway
34. Bemossed
35. Bruchko
36. Bidaban
37. Besuy
38. Bahoz
39. Bena
40. Biako
41. Bimisi
42. Bohanan
43. Bokoshi
44. Bolli
45. Bosque
46. Botah
47. Brilten
48. Broga
49. Buli
50. Bunni
51. Burel
52. Butah
53. Buziba
54. Byhalia
55. Bylina
56. Bysen
57. Baashi
58. Banalli
59. Bataar
60. Bidel
Shaman names starting with a C
61. Chayton
62. Chenoa
63. Cheveyo
64. Chilam
65. Chogan
66. Chosovi
67. Chosposi
68. Chochmo
69. Chochokpi
70. Cholena
71. Choshech
72. Chayyim
73. Chuwit
74. Ciqala
75. Coho
76. Coahoma
77. Catori
78. Calian
79. Cantetinza
80. Cetanwakuwa
81. Chumani
82. Ciqala
83. Citlali
84. Cochise
85. Colotenka
86. Copala
87. Coyotl
88. Cuauhtémoc
89. Cusick
90. Cyusa
Shaman names starting with a D
91. Dyami
92. Doli
93. Dakotah
94. Dena
95. Desna
96. Dohasan
97. Dohate
98. Doya
99. Duha
100. Duskah
101. Dyani
102. Dahzah
103. Deyohah
104. Dokivs
105. Dosalu
106. Dotahn
107. Duwali
108. Dyami
109. Dahcotah
110. Dahnawa
111. Dalonige
112. Danahu
113. Dasan
114. Dayani
115. Denali
116. Detsan
117. Dohosan
118. Donoma
119. Dotsuwa
120. Duyi
Shaman names starting with an E
121. Eyota
122. Elan
123. Enola
124. Etu
125. Etenia
126. Eyotah
127. Enyeto
128. Elsu
129. Echos
130. Ehwah
131. Elki
132. Enkoodabaoo
133. Enkoodabooaoo
134. Esa
135. Esadowa
136. Esyeto
137. Etalpalli
138. Etan
139. Etenoha
140. Etoah
141. Etsitty
142. Evaki
143. Exahta
144. Eyah
145. Eyahso
146. Eyota
147. Eyuha
148. Ezrah
149. Eztli
150. Ezyana
Shaman names starting with an F
151. Falco
152. Fiera
153. Flicker
154. Flint
155. Flow
156. Forest
157. Frost
158. Furrow
159. Fawn
160. Feather
161. Fern
162. Fable
163. Finch
164. Flame
165. Flare
166. Fleet
167. Flick
168. Flood
169. Flute
170. Fog
171. Foil
172. Forge
173. Form
174. Fossil
175. Fox
176. Fray
177. Free
178. Frosty
179. Fruit
180. Fume
Shaman names starting with a G
181. Gaagii
182. Gaho
183. Gale
184. Ganook
185. Garan
186. Gaya
187. Ged
188. Gelu
189. Genen
190. Gila
191. Gili
192. Giska
193. Gobi
194. Gola
195. Gonki
196. Gosheven
197. Gotza
198. Graan
199. Greesh
200. Grena
201. Grinda
202. Guato
203. Guda
204. Guki
205. Guma
206. Gunni
207. Gura
208. Gusha
209. Gwan
210. Gyasi
Shaman names starting with an H
211. Hawen
212. Helki
213. Honovi
214. Huyana
215. Hania
216. Hehewuti
217. Hok'ee
218. Hoshiko
219. Hotha
220. Huehu
221. Hunapo
222. Hurit
223. Huslu
224. Hantaywee
225. Hayo'ka
226. Hialeah
227. Hinun
228. Hinto
229. Hiawas
230. Hokshila
231. Holata
232. Honiahaka
233. Hoonah
234. Hoshichay
235. Hotah
236. Hototo
237. Howahkan
238. Huchnom
239. Hueman
240. Huyan
Shaman names starting with an I
241. Inola
242. Ituha
243. Ishi
244. Ivoti
245. Iyasha
246. Inali
247. Ista
248. Itancan
249. Iyapo
250. Iloh
251. Isatai
252. Itzcoatl
253. Ixachi
254. Iyika
255. Izusa
256. Ilanipi
257. Imala
258. Ipala
259. Iroquois
260. Itomi
261. Iwa
262. Iyani
263. Ihanktonwan
264. Itazipcho
265. Inyanka
266. Ite
267. Iyotanka
268. Iztali
269. Icnoyotl
270. Itotiani
Shaman names starting with a J
271. Jacy
272. Jahi
273. Jalen
274. Jaoa
275. Jaska
276. Jayani
277. Jicar
278. Jolon
279. Jori
280. Juma
281. Junalo
282. Juwapa
283. Jyaki
284. Jaeli
285. Jafayo
286. Jagen
287. Jako
288. Jaliwa
289. Jamen
290. Janook
291. Japela
292. Jaran
293. Jatix
294. Javon
295. Jaweni
296. Jaximo
297. Jaylo
298. Jazac
299. Jelani
300. Jenu
Shaman names starting with a K
301. Kaya
302. Kele
303. Kiona
304. Kohana
305. Koko
306. Kosumi
307. Koty
308. Kuckunniwi
309. Kuman
310. Kunu
311. Kwaay
312. Kyani
313. Kachada
314. Kaliska
315. Kamama
316. Kanuna
317. Kasa
318. Katari
319. Kawacatoose
320. Kayah
321. Keegsquaw
322. Keh
323. Keokuk
324. Kesegowaase
325. Kestejoo
326. Kinta
327. Kirema
328. Kiwidinok
329. Kokyangwuti
330. Kwatoko
Shaman names starting with an L
331. Lomasi
332. Lenno
333. Luta
334. Lakota
335. Lozen
336. Lanu
337. Lomahongva
338. Lewa
339. Loyu
340. Lonato
341. Lopan
342. Lahela
343. Leotie
344. Liwanu
345. Lokni
346. Lupan
347. Layu
348. Lyet
349. Lahkota
350. Lakshi
351. Lelawala
352. Leyati
353. Lohah
354. Lomasi
355. Lonan
356. Lothar
357. Luana
358. Lucio
359. Lusio
360. Luyan
Shaman names starting with an M
361. Mika
362. Makwa
363. Muna
364. Mahu
365. Manaba
366. Maska
367. Matoskah
368. Moki
369. Motega
370. Muna
371. Munay
372. Mapiya
373. Mato
374. Meda
375. Mehadi
376. Menawa
377. Mihewi
378. Milintica
379. Misae
380. Mitena
381. Mochni
382. Mohala
383. Mojag
384. Moketavato
385. Moketoveto
386. Mokovaoto
387. Molimo
388. Monoma
389. Motavato
390. Moyo
Shaman names starting with an N
391. Nayeli
392. Nodin
393. Nova
394. Nahiossi
395. Nantan
396. Neewa
397. Neka
398. Nemaha
399. Niabi
400. Nikan
401. Nimkee
402. Nita
403. Nokosi
404. Nuna
405. Nunpa
406. Nootau
407. Nawat
408. Niyol
409. Nosh
410. Notah
411. Nuna
412. Nyah
413. Nahcomence
414. Nakai
415. Namid
416. Nanook
417. Napayshni
418. Nascha
419. Nastas
420. Natane
Shaman names starting with an O
421. Odina
422. Ohiyesa
423. Okhmhaka
424. Olowa
425. Onawa
426. Onida
427. Ontibon
428. Opa
429. Opala
430. Orenda
431. Osceola
432. Oshki
433. Osyka
434. Otoahhastis
435. Otaktay
436. Oya
437. Ozara
438. Ozel
439. Ohi
440. Ominotago
441. Owanka
442. Owiti
443. Oyatay
444. Oyuky
445. Ozah
446. Ozi
447. Ozzie
448. Okipa
449. Ocotillo
450. Ololowishkya
Shaman names starting with a P
451. Paytah
452. Pules
453. Powasheek
454. Pahana
455. Panola
456. Peta
457. Petala
458. Pewa
459. Pilan
460. Piyip
461. Poloma
462. Powaqa
463. Ptesanwi
464. Pahkato
465. Pakwa
466. Palila
467. Pamuy
468. Pauwau
469. Payatt
470. Pezi
471. Pihew
472. Pimne
473. Pocahontas
474. Pokoh
475. Polatkin
476. Ponca
477. Powa
478. Powhatan
479. Pukwana
480. Puma
Shaman names starting with a Q
481. Quanah
482. Quila
483. Quirauk
484. Quoba
485. Quapaw
486. Quechua
487. Quetan
488. Quezpah
489. Quillayute
490. Quimey
491. Quinaiya
492. Quinault
493. Quinney
494. Quipu
495. Quiripi
496. Quita
497. Quivira
498. Quetzal
499. Quanik
500. Quasha
501. Quay
502. Quee
503. Quenepa
504. Querida
505. Questa
506. Quetzalli
507. Quick
508. Quilca
509. Quilla
510. Quime
Shaman names starting with an R
511. Rahko
512. Rana
513. Rayen
514. Renu
515. Retuy
516. Ria
517. Riona
518. Rohi
519. Ronat
520. Ruya
521. Ryba
522. Racco
523. Radon
524. Ragav
525. Rahi
526. Raji
527. Raksa
528. Ralik
529. Ramen
530. Ranec
531. Rangi
532. Rano
533. Rapo
534. Rasek
535. Ratak
536. Ravel
537. Rayo
538. Razil
539. Reko
540. Relic
Shaman names starting with an S
541. Sakari
542. Sani
543. Sekani
544. Sitala
545. Siyamak
546. Sora
547. Sunukkuhkau
548. Suyeta
549. Swenta
550. Syala
551. Sacona
552. Sagoyewatha
553. Sahale
554. Salali
555. Samoset
556. Sanki
557. Sapata
558. Sasa
559. Satinka
560. Sayen
561. Seke
562. Seneca
563. Sequoia
564. Shasta
565. Shawnee
566. Shilah
567. Shimasani
568. Shizhe'e
569. Sikya
570. Sinopa
Shaman names starting with a T
571. Tahoma
572. Takala
573. Talise
574. Tama
575. Tanaya
576. Taregan
577. Tasunke
578. Tate
579. Teca
580. Tehya
581. Telutci
582. Tenskwatawa
583. Teyacapan
584. Thozet
585. Tihkoosue
586. Tikalah
587. Tilki
588. Tocho
589. Tokala
590. Tolinka
591. Totsi
592. Tsela
593. Tsiishch'ili
594. Tsula
595. Tuketu
596. Tukvila
597. Tula
598. Tully
599. Tumakohua
600. Tushpa
Shaman names starting with a U
601. Uzumati
602. Uyara
603. Unega
604. Usdi
605. Ute
606. Uwohali
607. Uzuchi
608. Ulah
609. Umeko
610. Unalii
611. Unega
612. Unequa
613. Unole
614. Untamo
615. Uqualla
616. Uraco
617. Urayo
618. Urika
619. Usdiyi
620. Utsidihi
621. Utina
622. Uvadan
623. Uwatie
624. Uyalixi
625. Uyenye
626. Uzave
627. Uzavela
628. Uzel
629. Uzera
630. Uzito
Shaman names starting with a V
631. Votan
632. Vayu
633. Venya
634. Vireo
635. Valen
636. Vesper
637. Virika
638. Vanko
639. Vayla
640. Vesta
641. Velan
642. Vexi
643. Vola
644. Vuri
645. Vyno
646. Vadek
647. Vara
648. Velox
649. Virena
650. Volki
651. Varna
652. Vayden
653. Vespera
654. Voxi
655. Vylan
656. Vynka
657. Votec
658. Vanya
659. Voric
660. Vexil
Shaman names starting with a W
661. Wanikiy
662. Wicasa
663. Wohali
664. Wakanda
665. Wayra
666. Winona
667. Wakan
668. Wapi
669. Waska
670. Weayaya
671. Wenona
672. Wichapi
673. Wicahpi
674. Wihakayda
675. Wikimak
676. Wilanu
677. Wintun
678. Wiyaka
679. Wokaiya
680. Wolaba
681. Woyakin
682. Wunjo
683. Wuyi
684. Wyome
685. Wachintonka
686. Wahkan
687. Wakinyan
688. Wanbli
689. Wapiti
690. Washte
Shaman names starting with an X
691. Xanil
692. Xeila
693. Xico
694. Ximun
695. Xola
696. Xanico
697. Xochil
698. Xipil
699. Xolotl
700. Xani
701. Xulon
702. Xyami
703. Xipe
704. Xochi
705. Xalix
706. Xevel
707. Xipetotec
708. Xolani
709. Xunai
710. Xylem
711. Xylo
712. Xaman
713. Xenden
714. Xeran
715. Xolox
716. Xunon
717. Xilox
718. Xorex
719. Xuen
720. Xyli
Shaman names starting with a Y
721. Yotanka
722. Yuma
723. Yehaw
724. Yiska
725. Yansa
726. Yoki
727. Yotah
728. Yonavea
729. Yurok
730. Yaneli
731. Yaluk
732. Yena
733. Yoholo
734. Yoscolo
735. Yoteka
736. Yupay
737. Yavapai
738. Yaxkin
739. Yestin
740. Yokuts
741. Yalit
742. Yanel
743. Yotie
744. Yuchi
745. Yavak
746. Yaweh
747. Yakez
748. Yamacraw
749. Yampa
750. Yanisin
Shaman names starting with a Z
751. Zuni
752. Zitkala
753. Zihna
754. Zonta
755. Zephyr
756. Zyanya
757. Zaltana
758. Zorali
759. Zicaro
760. Ziracuny
761. Zolten
762. Zanobi
763. Zimri
764. Zavada
765. Zohar
766. Zanaga
767. Zytka
768. Zekiel
769. Zerada
770. Zonteh
771. Zicalli
772. Zirek
773. Zohi
774. Zulika
775. Zuvuya
776. Zalika
777. Zende
778. Zohala
779. Zaqueo
780. Zatarga
Conclusion
Whether you're crafting a narrative, developing a character for a film, or seeking inspiration for your next creative project, understanding the significance of shaman names can enrich your work with authenticity and depth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shaman Names (FAQs)
What are shaman names?
Shaman names are unique identifiers given to spiritual leaders or healers who engage in shamanic rituals and ceremonies. These names often embody connections to the spirit world, ancestral spirits, or elements of nature.
How do shamans receive their names?
Shaman names can be received through:
Visitation: In dreams or during shamanic ceremonies, where a spirit or ancestor bestows a name.
Initiation: As part of becoming a shaman, often reflecting their role, abilities, or the nature they are connected with.
Personal journey: Some may choose a name that signifies their experiences or spiritual journey.
Are there different types of shaman names?
Yes, shaman names vary widely across cultures:
Traditional shamans may have names linked to their local environment or spiritual realms.
Japanese shamans or practitioners of Shinto magic might adopt names connected to their religious practices.
Mongolian shamans often have names associated with elements of Mongolian culture or nature.
Inuit shamans might use names that reflect their relationship with the night sky or arctic animals.
Can women be shamans?
Absolutely! Female shamans, or mother shamans, play significant roles in many cultures. Their names often highlight connections to the earth mother, sky mother, protector spirits or guardian spirits.
Are shaman names specific to certain regions?
Yes, shaman names can be influenced by regional practices and languages:
Spanish shamans from South America might incorporate elements of Spanish culture.
Aboriginal shamans and Maori healers use names from their own languages and cultural references.
Korean shamanism and Hmong culture contribute unique aspects to naming conventions.
What are some examples of shaman names?
While specific names can be deeply personal, here are examples inspired by traditional roles and connections:
Eagle Eye: Sighted shamans with a vision that transcends the physical.
White Sage: Healers known for purification and protection.
Night Sky: Those who draw wisdom from celestial bodies.
Earth Mother: Female shamans deeply connected to nature's fertility and life.
How do shaman names reflect their practice?
Shaman names often reflect:
Connection to nature: Names like Wild Spirit or Great Spirits show a deep bond with the earth and its creatures.
Healing abilities: Terms like Healer or Life Giver denote their primary role in their communities.
Spiritual guidance: Names such as Bridge Walker can symbolize their role as mediators between the spirit world and the physical world.
Do shamans only exist in traditional societies?
While shamanism is rooted in indigenous and traditional societies, its practices and concepts have spread globally. Modern shamans continue to practice shamanism in various cultural contexts, from central Asia to South Korea, adapting traditional methods to contemporary life.
Why are shaman names important in storytelling?
In storytelling, shaman names can:
Add depth to characters by hinting at their spiritual power, history, or connection to nature.
Enhance the setting by reflecting the cultural and spiritual landscape of the story.
Drive the narrative by embodying the shaman's journey, challenges, and growth.
