💡 GOOD TO KNOWPause briefly at each apostrophe; it is a real sound, not a decoration.
Pause briefly at each apostrophe; it is a real sound, not a decoration.
Na'vi names have a sound all their own. They flow with soft vowels and use sounds that English rarely puts together, like ts, ng, tx and the glottal stop shown by an apostrophe. This navi name generator builds new names from those sound pieces, such as Tsey, Ney, Tì, Ma and Ro, with endings like -ìri, -tey, -ya and -'an.
Use it for your own Avatar character, a fan story set on Pandora, a roleplay clan, or an ikran name for your character's flying banshee. Choose male or female and press Generate to get ten new names. This is a fan tool, not an official Avatar product.
How to use the na'vi name generator
- Choose Male, Female or Any in the Style box.
- Press Generate names to get ten Na'vi style names.
- Copy a name, or tap the heart to save it.
- Say the name slowly, with a short pause at each apostrophe, to hear its true rhythm.
The sounds of the Na'vi language
The Na'vi language was created for the Avatar films by linguist Paul Frommer. It has a full grammar and a growing word list, and fans around the world learn to speak it. Its sounds give Na'vi names their special feel. The apostrophe marks a glottal stop, the small catch in your throat in the middle of uh-oh.
The language also uses ejective sounds, written px, tx and kx. These are sharp, popping versions of p, t and k. The letters ä and ì are vowels: ä sounds like the a in cat, and ì sounds like the i in bit. Ng is said as in sing, but it can start a word, which feels new to English speakers.
- ' (apostrophe): a short stop, like the break in uh-oh.
- tx, px, kx: sharp popping versions of t, p and k.
- ä: like the a in cat. ì: like the i in bit.
- ts: like the end of cats, but it can start a word.
Ikran names for your banshee
In the films, ikran are the flying creatures that young Na'vi bond with, often called banshees in English. Fans love giving their ikran a name of its own. Short, fierce names with ejectives or hard endings, like Txoruk or Kxenak, work well for a banshee. They sound like a cry in the wind.
You can use the male list for bold, sharp ikran names and the female list for lighter, swift ones. Keep the name short, one or two syllables, so your character could call it mid-flight.
Example names and what makes them work
| Name | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Tseytey | The ts start and -tey ending give a proud hunter's sound. |
| Neyìri | Flowing vowels and the ì letter make a graceful female name. |
| Txoruk | A sharp ejective start and hard ending, ideal for an ikran. |
| Tìya | Short and soft, good for a young female of the clan. |
| Mo'an | The glottal stop gives this name a clear two-beat rhythm. |
| Ngunak | Starts with ng, a sound English never uses at the start of a word. |
| Sìtiri | Light and musical, suited to a healer or spiritual leader. |
| Kxenak | Two popping sounds for a fierce ikran or a bold warrior. |
Tips for picking the right name
- Pause briefly at each apostrophe; it is a real sound, not a decoration.
- Say tx, px and kx as quick pops to keep the true Na'vi sound.
- Use short, sharp names for ikran so they work as a call in flight.
- Write the name the same way every time, keeping the ä and ì letters.
- Avoid the names of the main film characters so your OC stands apart.
Common questions
How do you say Na'vi names?
Say each syllable clearly. The apostrophe is a short stop, as in uh-oh. Ä sounds like the a in cat, ì like the i in bit, and tx, px and kx are sharp popping sounds.
Is this an official Na'vi name generator?
No. It is a fan tool that builds new names from sounds found in the Na'vi language. It is not linked to the makers of the Avatar films, and the names are not checked as real Na'vi words.
What is an ikran name?
An ikran is the flying creature a Na'vi bonds with, called a banshee in English. Fans give their ikran short, fierce names. The sharper results here work well for that.
Can I use these names for my Avatar OC?
Yes. They work for original characters in fan fiction, art and roleplay. They are new combinations of Na'vi-style sounds, so they will not match the film characters.