At a Glance
- Meaning
- The east / the direction of dawn
- Origin
- Ojibwe (Algonquian)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- WAH-bun
Wabun is an Ojibwe (Algonquian) boy's name meaning “the east / the direction of dawn”. It appears in our list of 200+ Native American Baby Names Honoring Indigenous Heritage.
Meaning & Origin of Wabun
Meaning: The east / the direction of dawn.
Origin: Ojibwe (Algonquian).
How to Pronounce Wabun
WAH-bunIPA /ˈwɑːbʌn/
Popularity of Wabun
Wabun 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 Wabun
Similar Names
Waawaate · Ozaawaa · Wenonah · Noodin · Zhawenim · Nokomis
