Dakodah
dah-KOH-tah
Dakodah is a unisex name of Native American origin, meaning “A variant spelling of Dakota, a Native American name meaning 'friend' or 'ally'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2009.
What Dakodah Means
“A variant spelling of Dakota, a Native American name meaning 'friend' or 'ally'.”
The Story of Dakodah
Let a name be a warm hand extended, a promise of loyalty and companionship that will last a lifetime.
Dakodah is a fluid variation of the name Dakota, originating from the indigenous Dakota Sioux tribe. The term translates to 'friend' or 'ally,' a meaning rooted in the deep cultural importance of kinship and mutual support.
You imagine your child as a steadfast presence, a true companion through all of life's seasons. This name resonates with that vision of unwavering loyalty and a naturally friendly disposition.
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The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
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Peak Year
#14 in 2009
Total Births
103
First Recorded
1993
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