About the name Winona

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If you like the name Winona, find out the meaning, origin, nicknames, variations and other information to help you decide if you want to use this first name for your baby.

Name meaning, variations & etymology

A Native American (Dakota Sioux) name meaning “firstborn daughter”
Also may be spelled Wynona or Wynonna
Famous for actress Winona Ryder and singer Wynonna Judd
The name of a town in Minnesota (where Ms Ryder was born)
Winona was the name of Captain Kirk’s mom in the 2009 movie Star Trek

origin/Nationality

Native American

Also check out these name groups

Native American baby girl names, American baby girl names, Girl names, Names that start with W

baby Name length

6 letters (popular name length)

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