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Winona

wi-NOH-nə

Popularity

#738

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Native American

Total Births

12,481

Peak Year

#381 in 2024

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Winona is a Native American name of Dakota origin, meaning 'first-born daughter'. It carries a sense of importance and tradition.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Winona Ryder

    American actress and producer

Nicknames

Personality Traits

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