name
Waŋblí
WAHNG-blee
/ˈwɑːŋbliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
waŋblí
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Lakota (Sioux)
- Meaning
- Eagle; one of the most sacred animals in Lakota tradition; eagles carry prayers to the Creator
- Gender
- male
- Also spelled
- Wanbli, Wanble
Pronunciation tips
'Waŋ' has a nasal 'ng'. 'Blí' is 'blee'. Eagles are central to Lakota ceremony.
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