Winona
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Name — A feminine given name of Dakota Sioux origin, meaning "firstborn daughter."
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Etymology
From Dakota winúŋna (“firstborn daughter”). While not originally used as a personal name by the Dakota, it has been adopted as such by English speakers. John Koontz suggested that the name was a compound of wi- (“female”) + no (“first”) + -na (a diminutive suffix) and thus a reflex of Proto-Siouan *rǫ/*nǫ (“one”). That...
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What does “Winona” mean?
The word “Winona” means a feminine given name of Dakota Sioux origin, meaning "firstborn daughter.".
How do you pronounce “Winona”?
“Winona” is pronounced wih-NOH-nuh (/wɪˈnoʊnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Winona” in a sentence?
Here is “Winona” used in a sentence: “Winona Ryder is an American actress.”
What part of speech is “Winona”?
“Winona” is a name.
