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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.

• Rhymes for winona

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

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

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Winona. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/winona
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