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At a Glance: Name: Winona – Meaning: firstborn daughter – Origin: Dakota – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: wih-NOH-nah
Winona is a girl's name of Dakota origin, meaning firstborn daughter. It's pronounced wih-NOH-nah (IPA /wɪˈnoʊnə/), and Social Security records track it all the way back to 1880, giving it a long, well-documented history in American naming.
Meaning & Origin of Winona
Meaning: Firstborn daughter.
Origin: Dakota.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Winona
Phonetic: wih-NOH-nah IPA: /wɪˈnoʊnə/
Popularity of Winona
Winona reached its peak in 1924, ranking #407 with 289 baby girls given the name; a century later, in 2024, it ranked #738 with 381 girls named Winona.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Winona mean?
Firstborn daughter. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Winona)
How do you pronounce Winona?
Winona is pronounced wih-NOH-nah (IPA: /wɪˈnoʊnə/).
Is Winona a popular name right now?
Winona peaked at #407 in 1924 and is ranked #738 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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