name
Waabizii
WAH-bih-zee
/ˈwɑːbɪziː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
waabizii
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Ojibwe (Anishinaabe)
- Meaning
- Swan; swans hold spiritual significance in Ojibwe culture and are associated with grace and the soul
- Gender
- female
Pronunciation tips
'Waa' is a long 'wah'. 'Bi' is short 'bih'. 'Zii' is a long 'zee'. Double vowels in Ojibwe indicate length.
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