Winona
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Winona
The name Winona means "firstborn daughter" in the Dakota Sioux language.
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Etymology
The name Winona means "firstborn daughter" in the Dakota Sioux language. It is primarily used within Native American cultures, notably the Dakota and Sioux tribes, and gained broader recognition through the historical figure Winona (also known as We-no-nah), a Dakota woman from the 17th century, though it is not tied to a specific religion.
Winona currently ranks #627 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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