Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Aug 20, 2025

From the soaring peaks around Cusco to the fertile valleys of the Andes, Quechua baby names celebrate an Incan legacy defined by reverence for nature. Many selections recall sacred mountains, healing plants, or cosmic forces guiding daily life. Embracing one of these names invites a connection to centuries of Andean culture, honoring resilience and a deep bond with Pachamama (Mother Earth).

TOP 250 Quechua Baby Names

Nina -

Gracious

Yaritza -

Flower of the moon

Sara -

Princess

Yuri -

Farmer

Yana -

Bright

Kanan -

Lotus flower

Uma -

Light

Yuri -

Farmer

Rumi -

Beauty, flow

Amaru -

Of Quechua origin, meaning "snake" or "wisdom."

Rumi -

Rumi carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Runa -

Runa means 'secret'.

China -

China carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Amayrani -

Beautiful

Sacha -

Sacha means 'defender of the people'.

Sansa -

Praise, charm

Kiki -

A name with unique qualities.

Hina -

Of various cultures origin.

Sacha -

Sacha means 'defender of the people'.

Yaileen -

Yaileen

Riki -

Riki means 'strong'.

Miski -

Like musk

Inti -

Sun in quechua

Yerlin -

Yerlin

Riti -

Riti carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Riki -

Riki means 'strong'.

Kay -

Fire

Amaru -

Amaru means "snake" or "serpent" in Quechua, and it is associated with Andean mythology.

Sara -

Sara means 'princess'.

Illari -

Illari means "dawn" or "sunrise" in Quechua.

Inti -

Inti means "sun" in Quechua.

Yerly -

Beautiful

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