Dakota or Dakotah?
Two spellings, side by side.
Dakota and Dakotah are two spellings of the same sound. Dakota is listed with the meaning "Native american tribal name; friend; ally. tribal name" and Dakotah with "An English adoption of a tribal name meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' It is rooted in the language of the Dakota people of North America". Dakota is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Dakota | Dakotah |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Native american tribal name; friend; ally. tribal name | An English adoption of a tribal name meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' It is rooted in the language of the Dakota people of North America. |
| Origin | English | English |
| Gender | Unisex | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Da-ko-ta | Da-ko-tah |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Dakota and Dakotah
Is Dakota or Dakotah more common?
Dakota is more often searched and saved on this site; Dakotah is also used.
Do Dakota and Dakotah mean the same?
Dakota: "Native american tribal name; friend; ally. tribal name". Dakotah: "An English adoption of a tribal name meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' It is rooted in the language of the Dakota people of North America".
How do you say Dakota?
In parts: Da-ko-ta. Dakotah is said the same way.
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