Mo'at means "Dreamcatcher"

[Ni'Alu]

I think I remember reading somewhere (maybe on a LearnNavi.org forum?) that Neytiri's name meant "she who calls the spirits" or something. Etymologically speaking, I'm not sure how this works out, but it made sense to me at the time since Neytiri is slotted to be the next Tsahik.

One never really knows with some names. In many tribal cultures, if you look at the language and the correlation of names closely, you notice sometimes the meanings of names don't always follow directly along with the original terms. They can hint at the original meanings like "blue" and "flute" or "dream" and "life" but then deviate somewhat as they become an abbreviated amalgamation that is easier to say...something pleasant on the tongue perhaps.

Wow I wrote a whole lot more than I originally intended! hahah oops
Sorry for the schpeel guys, I just got so excited. :p

[Ashen Key]

Originally Posted by Ni'Alu

I think I remember reading somewhere (maybe on a LearnNavi.org forum?) that Neytiri's name meant "she who calls the spirits" or something. Etymologically speaking, I'm not sure how this works out, but it made sense to me at the time since Neytiri is slotted to be the next Tsahik.

Etymologically, it makes close to zero sense, sadly. Her name is 'Wants Life', which actually suits her really, really well.

Originally Posted by Ni'Alu

One never really knows with some names. In many tribal cultures, if you look at the language and the correlation of names closely, you notice sometimes the meanings of names don't always follow directly along with the original terms. They can hint at the original meanings like "blue" and "flute" or "dream" and "life" but then deviate somewhat as they become an abbreviated amalgamation that is easier to say...something pleasant on the tongue perhaps.

Actually, a lot of names are like that, no matter the culture. It makes them so very, very fun.