What are Native American words for river?

It's impossible to provide a single "Native American" word for river, as there are hundreds of distinct Native American languages and cultures across North and South America. Each language has its own unique word for river.

Here are some examples from different language families:

Algonquian (languages spoken across much of North America)

* Cree: *asini*

* Ojibwe: *mishi-ziibi*

* Delaware: *lenapewi*

Siouan (languages spoken in the Great Plains and Midwest)

* Lakota: *čhaŋká*

* Dakota: *čhaŋká*

* Osage: *wa-ha*

Iroquoian (languages spoken in the Northeast and Southeast)

* Mohawk: *onönhkwa*

* Cherokee: *atl*

Na-Dené (languages spoken in the Northwest and Alaska)

* Athabaskan: *na-chʼį́į́h* (various languages within this family)

* Tlingit: *k'aa.w*

Other language families:

* Chumash (California): *nuw*

* Yuman (California and Arizona): *ha-a*

* Quechua (South America): *mayu*

This is just a small sample, and there are many more words for river in different Native American languages.

Remember: When discussing Native American language and culture, it is important to be respectful of the diverse origins and meanings of words.