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Okwaho

Boy name · Native American

Meaningwolf · Mohawk

Okwaho is a Native American boy name meaning “wolf”, with Mohawk 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.

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  • Word funOkwaho starts and ends with the same letter, O. A neat little bookend.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Okwaho would score 16 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
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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 Okwaho

Okwaho is a boy name of Native American origin meaning “wolf”. With 3 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 Okwaho at school.

Origin:Native American names

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Questions about the name Okwaho

What does the name Okwaho mean?

Okwaho means “wolf” and comes from Mohawk. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Raul (“wolf counsel”), Rudy (“famous wolf”), Zev (“wolf”) and Ralph (“wolf counsel”).

What is the origin of the name Okwaho?

Okwaho is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Mohawk. Other Native American names to consider are Kai (“sea”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Mikah (“who is like God”) and Shayan (“worthy”).

Is Okwaho a boy or girl name?

Okwaho is a boy name.

What names are similar to Okwaho?

If you like Okwaho, you might also like Raul, Rudy, Zev and Ralph.

What should I know before naming my baby Okwaho?

Okwaho is a Native American boy name meaning “wolf”, with Mohawk 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.