At a Glance: Name: Liwanu – Pronunciation: lee-WAH-noo
Liwanu appears in our list of 150+ Bird Names for Babies From Robin to Wren and Beyond.
Meaning & Origin of Liwanu
A common claim: Liwanu means 'growl of a bear' (Native American/Miwok) Actually: There's no reliable source confirming that Liwanu means 'growl of a bear' in Miwok. It also isn't a bird-related meaning, so its inclusion on lists of bird names appears to be a mistake.
How to Pronounce Liwanu
Phonetic: lee-WAH-noo IPA: /liːˈwɑːnuː/
Popularity of Liwanu
Liwanu doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Liwanu
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