Missouri
mih-ZOO-ree
Popularity
#10785
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Native American
Total Births
1,595
Peak Year
#40 in 1889
First Recorded
1880
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Missouri is a feminine name derived from the name of the US state, which itself comes from a Native American word for 'great canoe people'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
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