Hiawatha
hy-uh-WAH-thuh
Letters
8
Syllables
4
Origin
Native American
Total Births
1,228
Peak Year
#31 in 1934
First Recorded
1911
Style
Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Meaning "he who makes rivers" or "wise teacher," a Native American name from the Iroquois legend. The etymology is unclear, but tied to leadership.
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Famous Namesakes
Hiawatha
Legendary Native American leader and peacemaker.
Hiawatha
Fictional character in Longfellow's epic poem.
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