Mishomis: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Grandfather
Origin
Ojibwe
Pronunciation
mish-OH-miss

Mishomis is an Ojibwe name meaning “grandfather”. It appears in our list of 200+ Native American Baby Names Honoring Indigenous Heritage.

Meaning & Origin of Mishomis

Meaning: Grandfather.

Origin: Ojibwe.

How to Pronounce Mishomis

mish-OH-missIPA /mɪˈʃoːmɪs/

Popularity of Mishomis

Mishomis 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.

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