Dokota
da-KOH-tah
Dokota is a boy’s name of Native American origin, meaning “A respelling of Dakota, a Native American (Sioux) name meaning 'friend' or 'ally'. Signifies peace and companionship.”, and peaked in popularity in 1993.
What Dokota Means
“A respelling of Dakota, a Native American (Sioux) name meaning 'friend' or 'ally'. Signifies peace and companionship.”
The Story of Dokota
Imagine a name whispered on the plains, a promise of steadfast loyalty carried on the wind.
Dokota is a respelling of Dakota, a name given by the Sioux people of North America. This name carries the deep resonance of their language, signifying peace and kinship. It has been recorded in use since the early 1990s, a modern echo of ancient bonds.
This is a name for your son, your ally, your friend. It is for the boy who will grow to understand that true strength lies in connection, and that a true companion is a treasure beyond measure.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#10 in 1993
Total Births
55
First Recorded
1992
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