Niagara
ni(a)-ga-ra
Origin:Native American
Meaning:The Strait; Neck of land; Thunder of waters
Famously the home of one of the world’s most incredible waterfalls, Niagara holds Native American origins and is considered a feminine name. Niagara is the Anglicized form of the Iroquoian word Onguiaahra, meaning “the strait,” or “neck of land.” A more poetic definition of Niagara is “thunder of waters,” ideal for the baby whose rambunctious energy can only be matched by the majestic Niagara Falls.
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Sources
Taiaiako'n Historical Preservation Society, How Did Niagra Falls Get its Name?
WordSense Dictionary, Niagara
Britannica, Niagara Falls, waterfall, North America, September 2024
Online Etymology Dictionary, Niagara
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