Asdzáán Nádleehé is a Navajo name meaning "changing woman", from the Navajo words asdzáán "woman" and nádleeh "become, change". In mythology, Asdzáán Nádleehé is a prominent deity, often called Changing Woman. She is a central figure in Navajo creation stories, associated with the cycles of life and the seasons. According to tradition, she created humans by rubbing skin from different parts of her body to form the first clans. As a goddess of fertility and change, she is revered in ceremonies such as the Kinaaldá, a girl's coming-of-age ritual.
This name is used in contemporary contexts as a first name. It reflects the Navajo cultural emphasis on harmony with nature and the sacred feminine. While not common outside Navajo communities, it holds deep spiritual significance within them.
- Meaning: "changing woman"
- Origin: Navajo (Athabaskan)
- Type: First name
- Usage Regions: United States (Navajo Nation)