Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 06, 2024

Wiyakawastewin

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Origin: Native American

Meaning: Good feather woman

Wiyakawastewin is a feminine name of Native American origin from Lakota. Also written as Wiyaka Wastewin and Wiyaka Waste Win, this musical title translates to “good feather woman.” Good Feather Woman was the name of a sister of the Hunkpapa Lakota leader, Sitting Bull. In Native American cultures, the eagle and its feathers represent the highest good, the bravest, and the strongest, and were gifted in Lakota culture with honor.