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Winona

wih-NOH-nah

/wɪˈnoʊnɑː/

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Winona

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Dakota Sioux (North America/Great Plains)
Meaning
Firstborn daughter
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

In Dakota Sioux, the firstborn daughter is traditionally named Winona; name of actress Winona Ryder (born Winona Laura Horowitz); the city Winona, Minnesota is named for a legendary Dakota woman; Winona LaDuke is a prominent Native American activist

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