Nakoma: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

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Pronunciation
nah-KOH-mah

Nakoma is a name used for both boys and girls. It appears in our list of 200+ Native American Baby Names Honoring Indigenous Heritage.

Meaning & Origin of Nakoma

A common claim: Said to mean 'great moon' in a Native American language Actually: No dictionary or encyclopedia entry corroborates this gloss or even a specific source language; 'Nakoma' is better known from a Wisconsin folklore statue and the animated film 'Pocahontas,' both modern, non-linguistic uses rather than an attested tribal word.

How to Pronounce Nakoma

nah-KOH-mahIPA /nəˈkoʊmə/

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