At a Glance
- Meaning
- The northern lights (aurora borealis)
- Origin
- Ojibwe
- Pronunciation
- wah-wah-TAY
Waawaate is an Ojibwe name meaning “the northern lights (aurora borealis)”. It appears in our list of 200+ Native American Baby Names Honoring Indigenous Heritage.
Meaning & Origin of Waawaate
Meaning: The northern lights (aurora borealis).
Origin: Ojibwe.
How to Pronounce Waawaate
wah-wah-TAYIPA /wɑːwɑːˈteɪ/
Popularity of Waawaate
Waawaate 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 Waawaate
Similar Names
Wenonah · Wabun · Zhawenim · Ozaawaa · Ziigwan · Noodin
