At a Glance: Name: Squanto – Meaning: a short form of Tisquantum, sometimes linked to 'rage' or 'manitou' (divine power), uncertain – Origin: Algonquian (Wampanoag/Patuxet) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: SKWAHN-toh
Squanto is an Algonquian (Wampanoag/Patuxet) boy's name meaning “a short form of Tisquantum, sometimes linked to 'rage' or 'manitou' (divine power), uncertain”. It appears in our list of 200+ Native American Baby Names Honoring Indigenous Heritage.
Meaning & Origin of Squanto
Meaning: A short form of Tisquantum, sometimes linked to 'rage' or 'manitou' (divine power), uncertain.
Origin: Algonquian (Wampanoag/Patuxet).
How to Pronounce Squanto
Phonetic: SKWAHN-toh IPA: /ˈskwɑːntoʊ/
Popularity of Squanto
Squanto 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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Tama · Sokanon · Wematin · Sisika · Wynono · Samoset
