Wanahca
Meaningflower · Lakota
Wanahca is a Native American girl name meaning “flower”, with Lakota 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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- Hidden namesLook closely: Wanahca has the name Ana hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Wanahca would score 15 points, thanks largely to the W (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 Wanahca
Wanahca is a girl name of Native American origin meaning “flower”. 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 Wanahca at school.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American girl names
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Nayla · achiever, winner
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
Questions about the name Wanahca
What does the name Wanahca mean?
Wanahca means “flower” and comes from Lakota. Names built around “flower” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Violet (“violet flower”), Lily (“lily flower”), Rose (“rose flower”) and Magnolia (“magnolia flower”).
What is the origin of the name Wanahca?
Wanahca is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Lakota. Other Native American names to consider are Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Winona (“firstborn daughter”) and Nayla (“achiever, winner”).
Is Wanahca a boy or girl name?
Wanahca is a girl name.
What names are similar to Wanahca?
If you like Wanahca, you might also like Violet, Lily, Rose and Magnolia.
What should I know before naming my baby Wanahca?
Wanahca is a Native American girl name meaning “flower”, with Lakota 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.