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Definition of winona

winona

/wɪˈnoʊ.nə/
wi · no · na
Plural:Winonas
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winona Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A female given name of Native American (Dakota) origin, traditionally bestowed upon a first-born daughter.

Example

"She was named Winona in honor of her family's Dakota heritage."

2

American A city in southeastern Minnesota, United States, situated on the Mississippi River and known for its scenic river bluffs and educational institutions.

Example

"They drove down the Great River Road to visit the beautiful bluffs surrounding Winona."

• Rhymes for winona

• Nearby Words

winner
winnetka
winnipeg
winona
winooski
winslow
winsted

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Dakota word 'Winúŋna', which traditionally translates to 'first-born daughter'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Winona. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/winona
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