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Wenonah

weh-NOH-nah

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Native American

Total Births

506

Peak Year

#26 in 1916

First Recorded

1903

Style

Earthy & Bohemian, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of Native American origin, specifically Dakota, meaning "first-born daughter."

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Wenonah of the Dakota

    Hiawatha's mother in Longfellow's poem

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Personality Traits

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