March, 1905. Hopi Proper Names — Voth. 105 



The idea straight forward can also not be made out, as only 

 the root "wai" is given, which is used in all words pertaining to 

 go, walk, wander, etc. 

 Kiwanyeshnoma. (f.) Sitting or Alighted Beautifully. 



From kiwani, the woman's word for pretty, beautiful, etc.; 

 yeshe, plural form of sit, alight, etc., and No. 10. 



Refers to a swarm of butterflies having alighted on a bush. 

 Some one suggested that ndma here had the meaning of cover 

 up, envelope (see No. 5), in which case the meaning would be 

 that the butterflies cover up or envelope the bush on which 

 they have alighted. 

 Tubangyamsi. (f.) Emerged, Figured. 



From tubangqolo, figured, many colored; yama, emerged, 

 come out, and No. 8. 



Refers to the butterfly larva emerging beautifully figured 

 from its cocoon. 

 Tubayamtiwa. (m.) Emerged, Figured. 



Same as previous, but tfwa instead of si. (q. v.) 

 Macawictiwa. (m.) Wings Striped. 



From maca, wing; wic, root of words pertaining to stripes, 

 marks, lines, etc. 



Refers to such figures on butterfly wings, but as the name 

 contains the root only, it cannot be determined whether it is to 

 be treated in the verbal sense ; wings are being striped or lined ; 

 or in the adjective sense: Wings are striped or marked with 

 lines, but probably the latter. 



XXIV. Name Giver belonging to the Shiwahpi (Sage, chryso- 



THAMNUS HOWARDII [ToRRY] Gray) CLAN. 



Cihongva. (m.) Blossoms Stand. 



From cihu, blossom, flower, etc. ; hong, plural root of raise up, 

 erect, stand, etc., and No. 6. 



Refers to the shiwahpi plant as it stands in full bloom. 



XXV. Name Giver belonging to the Sikahtayo (Fox) Clan. 

 Cakwyamtiwa. (m.) Blue (have) Come Out. 



From cakw, root of all words pertaining to blue and green; 

 yama, come out, emerged, and No. 2. 



Refers either to the birth, or to the emerging from his burro, 

 of a small gray or bluish fox (latayo) . 



