Nebraska
nuh-BRASS-kuh
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Native American
Total Births
85
Peak Year
#6 in 1920
First Recorded
1908
Style
Nature-Inspired, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Originates from a Native American (Omaha-Ponca) word, likely 'Ñí Brásge', meaning 'flat water' or 'wide river', referring to the Platte River.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
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Nebraska
A state in the Midwestern United States.
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