The Tombigbee River is known by various synonyms, including some that have been derived from the indigenous languages spoken in the region. Some of the common alternatives to the Tombigbee River include the Ubayi River, which is the Choctaw word for the river; the altamaha River, which is Creek for the same; and Tumbee River, which means "box maker" in Choctaw. Other synonyms include the Warrior River, which runs through Tuscaloosa and Birmingham in Alabama; the Alabama River, which flows from Montgomery to Mobile; and the Black Warrior River, which also runs through Alabama. These synonyms reflect the rich cultural heritage of the region and the many languages that have influenced its history.