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Origin: Native American

Meaning: Of Dakota; Ally, friend

Dakodah is a gender-neutral name of Native American origin that can help you and baby celebrate their capacity for connection, friendship, and love. As a variant of Dakota, Dakodah has links to the Native American Sioux tribe known as The Dakota. The language spoken by these people, Dakota, is where Dakodah’s meaning comes from. When translated directly, Dakodah and Dakota mean “ally” or “friend,” so everyone who meets baby will know they’ve met someone who will be a supportive and uplifting presence in their lives.