Hiawatha

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Hiawatha means "he makes rivers," or "he who combs."
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Hiawatha is "hy-uh-wah-thuh."
hie-ə-WAHTH-ə(English)
Popularity
Hiawatha is a rare name in the United States and around the world. It is not ranked among the top 1,000 baby names in the U.S.

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Hiawatha Name meanings & History

Hiawatha is an Indigenous American name. It comes from the Iroquoian language, and specifically, the Huron tribe. The name Hiawatha means "he makes rivers," or "he who combs.". Meaning uncertain, of Iroquois origin, possibly meaning "he who combs". This was the name of a Mohawk or Onondaga leader who founded the Iroquois Confederacy around the 15th century. He was later the subject of a fictionalized 1855 poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Hiawatha is a unique name that may be best suited for parents seeking inspiration from Indigenous American culture and folklore.

Zodiac Sign of Hiawatha: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hiawatha:

H: Hobnobbing,Hope,Hyper,Heart's Desire,Haggle

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Angry,Aggressive,Argumentative,Action

W: Wild,Wishful,Wonderment,Willful,Wonderful

T: Truth,Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Testy,Tacky,Tireless,Talkative

Hiawatha is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Hiawatha is a famous figure in Indigenous American folklore and has been featured in many works of literature and art. In addition, many towns, schools, and parks in the United States have been named after him.

2.) Hiawatha (Male)

Usage: Iraquoian

Meanings: (Iraquoian) river maker. History: the Onondagan leader


3.) HIAWATHA (Male)

Usage: Native American

Meanings: Derived from the Iroquoian Haio-hwa’tha (he makes rivers). The name was borne by the famous Mohawk-born cofounder of the League of the Iroquois. Hiawatha was a skilled diplomat and orator responsible for bringing the message of peace and unity to the tribes. He is the subject of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s epic poem Hiawatha . (H-A-WAH-THA)


4.) Hiawatha (Female)

Usage: Iroquoian

Meanings: (Iroquoian) creator of rivers. History: the Onondagan leader who organized the Iroquois confederacy.

Other Forms: Hiawathah, Hyawatha, Hyawathah


5.) Hiawatha (Male)

Usage: Native American

Meanings: (Native American) Iroquois chief

Other Forms: Hia


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