Onawa

Onawa is a feminine name of Native American and Japanese origin. This moniker may be a respelling of Onaway, a title that appears in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem The Song of Hiawatha. While Onaway was said to translate to "awake," the accuracy of this definition has been called into doubt. Its variant, Onawa, has been bestowed on several places, including a city in Iowa, a town in Maine, and the stunning Lake Onawa. Perhaps Onawa's Japanese roots will draw you in, and its definition of "small rope." Calling your little one Onawa could be a lovely way to tie them to their heritage or the place they come from.