name
Ikwe
IH-kway
/ˈɪkweɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ikwe
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Ojibwe (Anishinaabe)
- Meaning
- Woman; a term of respect and identity; used in names like 'Ogimaabiines Ikwe' (Pigeon Hawk Woman)
- Gender
- female
- Also spelled
- Equay, Ikwe
Pronunciation tips
'Ik' is a short 'ik'. 'We' rhymes with 'way'.
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