What origin is the name Wenonah?

Wenonah comes from Native American naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Wenonah?

Names from the same native-american tradition pair naturally with Wenonah — for example Anoki, Appanoose, Arapoosh. You can browse more on our native-american names page.

Wenonah

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Wenonah

Wenonah

Girl

Native American

3 syllables

Wenonah is a Native American girl's name meaning "The firstborn daughter.".

Parents who choose Wenonah pick a girl name from the Native American tradition, meaning "The firstborn daughter.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Native American
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

The firstborn daughter.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Wenonah

What does Wenonah mean?

Wenonah is a girl name of Native American origin meaning "The firstborn daughter.".

How popular is Wenonah?

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