“Gingirana” derives from a Western Desert language, Putijarra. 

Putijarra is also used to describe the country associated with putijarra language and the people who belong to putijarra language and law.

The term 'Gingirana' is the name of a hill kangaroo which travels through the Determination Area. This is an important symbol and significant place for the Gingirana People.

The determination area is approximately 12,153 square kilometres and is located in the western perimeter of the Little Sandy Desert, south of Newman and northwest of Wiluna in Western Australia. Native Title Holders enjoy both exclusive and non-exclusive native title.