How to Say “Blessings” in Navajo

By Trevor Fred • Updated October 4, 2026

hózhǫ́

The Navajo phrase for "blessings" is hózhǫ́.

When do people say it?

The greeting Yá'át'ééh, often translated as "hello", carries a deeper connotation of wishing peace and blessings upon the listener.

Did you know?

The root of hózhǫ́ is tied to the concept of being 'beautiful', meaning that a blessing is literally described as a state of being beautiful or harmonious.
The term hózhǫ́ is used in traditional healing ceremonies to restore a person's inner balance and health.
While translated as 'blessings', hózhǫ́ can also mean 'order' or 'symmetry' in the context of the natural world.

Example conversation

Justin and Jessica are greeting each other warmly.

Justin

Yá'át'ééh, Jessica. Hózhǫ́ níyááł.
Hello, Jessica. Blessings are coming.
Jessica

Yá'át'ééh, Justin. Ahéheeł.
Hello, Justin. Thank you.
Justin

Hózhǫ́go nanináá.
Walk in blessings.
Jessica

Hózhǫ́go níyááł.
Blessings go with you.

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About The Author

Trevor Fred

Hózhǫǫgi doo shikisheeshłį́į́gi, Trevor yinishyé. A polymath with a passion for decoding cultures, I've spent my life enjoying the poetry of the Navajo language, and reveling in the synchrony of sounds that make this Indigenous language so enchanting. When I'm not engrossed in articulating the intricacies of Navajo, you'll find me exploring the wild, chasing the autumn colors, or cuddling my cats and my dog named 'hogan'. Internet, grab your boots, and come ride with me on a linguistic adventure through the Navajo landscapes!

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