Winola
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Winola
Winola derives from Germanic elements "win" (friend) and "ola" (heritage/ancestor), meaning "friend of the ancestors" or "noble friend." The name has been used primarily in Germanic and English-speaking Christian cultures, with historical attestations in medieval European records, though it remains relatively uncommon.
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Etymology
Winola derives from Germanic elements "win" (friend) and "ola" (heritage/ancestor), meaning "friend of the ancestors" or "noble friend." The name has been used primarily in Germanic and English-speaking Christian cultures, with historical attestations in medieval European records, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Winola currently ranks #17,138 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1934.
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