Meaning: Firstborn daughter
The story
A Dakota and Lakota name with a birth-order meaning. It is also used in English; its specific language roots matter more than the broad label Native American.
Famous namesakes
- Winona RyderActor
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Winona comes from Dakota, Lakota, and English.
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