Lakota
luh-KOH-tuh
Popularity
#5212
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Native American
Total Births
3,174
Peak Year
#148 in 1997
First Recorded
1978
Style
Strong & Bold, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
The name of a Native American tribe, also known as the Teton Sioux. It means 'friends' or 'allies'.
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