Sami Origin Names

Browse Sami origin names across female and male groups.

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Female Names

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Niila

Niila derives from the Northern Sami name 'Niilá,' which carries the meaning 'Christmas' or 'born at Christmas time,' reflecting a temporal association with the Christian holiday.

Risten

Risten derives from the Northern Sami name Risten, which serves as the equivalent of the Scandinavian name Kirsten or Kristine.