The baby name Honon is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced HOH-non (approx. /ˈhoʊnən/).
Honon is Hawaiian in Origin.
The baby name Honon is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced HOH-non (approx. /ˈhoʊnən/).
Honon is Hawaiian in Origin.
Honon is a Hopi (Uto-Aztecan) given name typically interpreted as “badger,” an animal of deep significance in Hopi culture and clan structure. The badger is associated with persistence, healing knowledge, and earth-connected strength, so the name carries connotations of tenacity and grounded resilience. Pronounced HO-nohn, it appears in ethnographic records from the late 19th and early 20th centuries and continues in use within Hopi families.
Usage outside the Southwest is rare but growing as Indigenous names gain wider recognition. Variants and related forms include Honani (commonly listed as the standard Hopi form meaning “badger,” often masculine), Honona (a feminine adaptation), and the short form Hono. Spelling differences arise from older transcriptions of Hopi sounds. Though occasionally chosen as unisex in contemporary settings, Honon remains most authentic to Hopi tradition; respectful use should acknowledge its cultural roots.
Honon is about as rare as a name gets. We count just 14 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 8 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 5 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 |
Honon is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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