name
Wakanda
wah-KAN-dah
/wɑːˈkændɑː/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
wakanda
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Lakota/Sioux (Great Plains, USA)
- Meaning
- Possesses magical power; inner magical power
- Gender
- unisex
Pronunciation tips
Distinct from the Marvel fictional nation; the Lakota concept of wakán relates to sacred or spiritual power
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Wakanda” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction