name
Wíŋyaŋ
WIN-yang
/ˈwɪnjɑːŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
wíŋyaŋ
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Lakota (Sioux)
- Meaning
- Woman; a term of respect used in names and ceremonies; Lakota women hold sacred roles in tribal life
- Gender
- female
- Also spelled
- Winyan
Pronunciation tips
'Wíŋ' is 'wing' but shorter. 'Yaŋ' is 'yang' as in 'yin and yang'.
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