Begay is a surname, derived from the Navajo word meaning "his/her son". It is also a Senegambian first name, spelled the same way in English speaking Gambia but pronounced bee gaay (long stretch). Begay may also refer to: Apie Begay, Navajo painter Arthur C. Begay (1932-2010), Navajo painter Carlyle Begay, Arizona State Senator D.Y. Begay (born 1953), Navajo textile artist Edward T. Begay, politician Fred Begay (born 1932), nuclear physicist Harrison Begay (1914 or 1917-2012), artist Jerry C. Begay (1924–2008), soldier Keats Begay (1923-1987), Navajo painter Notah Begay III (born 1972), professional golfer Shonto Begay (born 1954), Navajo artist Joyce Begay-Foss, Navajo weaver See also Begaye Begay v. United States Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge References Native American surnames