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Pocahontas

pok-uh-HON-tuss

Letters

10

Syllables

4

Origin

Native American

Total Births

217

Peak Year

#12 in 1925

First Recorded

1897

Style

Earthy & Bohemian, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Likely meaning 'playful one' or 'forehead kiss' in the Powhatan language. She was a Native American princess of the Powhatan Confederacy.

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Numerology

3

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Famous Namesakes

  • Pocahontas

    Powhatan Native American princess instrumental in Jamestown colony relations.

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Personality Traits

BraveCuriousAdventurousKind

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