Wenonah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Wenonah means 'first-born daughter' and symbolizes strength and leadership.
Meaning of the Name Wenonah
Wenonah is a Native American name of Algonquin origin. It is derived from the Algonquin word 'wënënu:' which means 'first-born daughter'. This name carries the significance of being the child who opened the way for other siblings. Wenonah is associated with strength, leadership, and resilience.
Popularity of the Name Wenonah
The popularity for the name Wenonah peaked in popularity in the year 1916 with 26 births, which ranked number 2,779 out of 8,692 unique names for that year. Wenonah had the most female births in 1916 with 26, which ranked number 1,445 out of 5,161 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Wenonah
Popularity of Wenonah by State
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