US Popularity Rank: 11938

Origin: Native American

Meaning: First-born daughter

Of Native American origin, Wenonah is a girl’s name meaning “first-born daughter.” It is a variant spelling of Winona, which is a name from the Sioux tribe. Wenonah was also the name of the mother of Hiawatha, a legendary hero in a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. A name that dances with timeless grace and mystique, Wenonah is an ethereal choice for baby.