Dictionary Update: Quechua and Aymara Names

The NameAPI database continues to grow, now enriched with 3,700 new given names and 600 family names from the Quechua and Aymara languages of the Andean region.

These Indigenous languages, spoken across Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, and Argentina, represent some of the oldest and most culturally rich naming traditions in the world. By expanding our linguistic coverage, NameAPI continues its mission to deliver a truly global name processing solution.

Why it matters

Names are identity. By recognizing and correctly interpreting Aymara and Quechua names, NameAPI enables accurate data handling across multilingual applications, including financial services, insurance platforms, and large-scale data processing systems.

Cultural context

Quechua and Aymara peoples have shaped the history of the Andes for centuries. Today, more than 13 million Quechua speakers and 1.7 million Aymara speakers continue to preserve their languages and heritage. Bolivia even recognizes both as official national languages, a testament to their living importance.

Improved detection and classification

Our latest updates enable:

• Parsing of traditional and modern name forms such as "Warayana Acarapi" or "Chuki Huayna"

• Gender recognition for names like "Achanqara Catunta" (female) and "Mallku Yupanqui" (male)

• Matching that understands nicknames and short forms, such as "Pilli Poma" with "Pillku Poma"

Another step toward understanding every name, everywhere.