Wakina
Native American · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Wakina
Wakina is a feminine name of Native American origin, derived from Lakota/Dakota Sioux linguistic roots meaning "daughter" or "female child." The name reflects the linguistic traditions of Great Plains tribes, particularly among Sioux-speaking peoples.
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Etymology
Wakina is a feminine name of Native American origin, derived from Lakota/Dakota Sioux linguistic roots meaning "daughter" or "female child." The name reflects the linguistic traditions of Great Plains tribes, particularly among Sioux-speaking peoples.
The name is primarily used within Native American communities, particularly among Lakota and Dakota Sioux nations, with historical usage documented in 19th and early 20th-century tribal records and genealogies.
Wakina currently ranks #7,305 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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