Winnona: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Winnona – Meaning: firstborn daughter – Origin: Dakota (Sioux); variant of Winona – Pronunciation: wih-NOH-nuh


Winnona is a Dakota (Sioux); variant of Winona name used mostly for girls meaning “firstborn daughter”.

Meaning & Origin of Winnona

Meaning: Firstborn daughter.

Origin: Dakota (Sioux); variant of Winona.

How to Pronounce Winnona

Phonetic: wih-NOH-nuh   IPA: /wɪˈnoʊnə/

Popularity of Winnona

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1916–2024.

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