name
Makwa
MAH-kwah
/ˈmɑːkwɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
makwa
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Ojibwe (Anishinaabe)
- Meaning
- Bear; the bear clan (Makwa doodem) is one of the most important clans in Ojibwe society
- Gender
- male
- Also spelled
- Makwa, Makkwa
Pronunciation tips
'Mak' rhymes with 'dock'. 'Wa' is a soft 'wah'. A powerful clan name.
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