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The first name Winonna is an extended form of the name Winona. In direct translation into English, it means 'the firstborn daughter.'
What does the name Winonna mean?
Winonna is an extended spelling of Winona. Its meaning in English is 'the firstborn daughter.' The roots of the name lie in the word winúŋna, which stands for 'firstborn daughter' and comes from the dialects of the Sioux (Dakota, Lakota). Other variants include Wenona, Wanona, Wyomia, Wynona, and Vinona.
Where does the name Winonna come from?
The name Winonna has its roots in Dakota and Sioux and means 'the firstborn daughter.' The origin of the word is winúŋna, which means 'firstborn daughter' in the Sioux dialect. It belongs to the category of American Indian languages.
How do you pronounce Winonna?
Wi-non-na
Popularity
In Germany, Winonna is a rather rare first name that has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 2023, reaching 12,180th place in the U.S. name charts. In the last ten years, Winonna has been given as a first name about 20 times, leading to a ranking of 6,209 in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 9,147th in the U.S.
Frequently asked questions about the name Winonna
What is the meaning of the name Winonna?
Winonna means 'the firstborn daughter' and comes from the Sioux dialect. The word winúŋna directly refers to this meaning.
Where does the name Winonna come from?
The name has its roots in the Dakota and Sioux languages and belongs to the category of American Indian languages.
How popular is the name Winonna?
Winonna has been less common in recent years but still enjoys a certain popularity, especially in the USA.