Ohiyesa
Meaningthe winner · Dakota
Ohiyesa is a Native American boy name meaning “the winner”, with Dakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funOhiyesa doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Ohiyesa would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Ohiyesa
Ohiyesa is a boy name of Native American origin meaning “the winner”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Ohiyesa at school.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American boy names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Boy name: Mikah · who is like God
- Boy name: Shayan · worthy
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Takoda · friend to everyone
- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
- Unisex name: Lakota · allies, friends
Questions about the name Ohiyesa
What does the name Ohiyesa mean?
Ohiyesa means “the winner” and comes from Dakota. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Winner (“winner”), Fayez (“winner, victor”), Dhananjay (“winner of wealth, Arjuna”) and Rabih (“winner, gainer”).
What is the origin of the name Ohiyesa?
Ohiyesa is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Dakota. Other Native American names to consider are Kai (“sea”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Mikah (“who is like God”) and Shayan (“worthy”).
Is Ohiyesa a boy or girl name?
Ohiyesa is a boy name.
What names are similar to Ohiyesa?
If you like Ohiyesa, you might also like Winner, Fayez, Dhananjay and Rabih.
What should I know before naming my baby Ohiyesa?
Ohiyesa is a Native American boy name meaning “the winner”, with Dakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.