Bayou
ba-you
Origin:Native American
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:Slow-moving stream; Wetland
Bayou is a gender-neutral name that comes from Louisiana French and is a place name describing the small, slow streams of the Southeast of the US. This word is believed to have originated from the Choctaw word bayuk, meaning "slow-moving stream" or "wetland." Whether you wish to honor baby's Native American heritage or foster a strong connection with nature and the land around them, Bayou will give them a smooth sailing start along the steady stream of life.
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