Native Names, Meanings, and their History

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Abarr (uh-BAR)

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Angak (AHN-gak)

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Asatoh (Aa-sah-toh)

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Ghanaaghana (guh-nah-gah-nah)

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Katama (kah-tuh-mah)

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Kshonhi (kshohn-hee)

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Mali (MAH-lee)

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Natie (NAY-tee)

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Qimaaq (kee-maaq)

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Tungara (TOON-gah-rah)

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Wishi (WISH-ee)

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Yachak (yah-chahk)

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