Quanah

KWAN-NAH

Native American, Comanche

"sweet smelling, fragrant"

Quanah Origin and Meaning

The name Quanah is a boy's name of Native American origin meaning "sweet smelling, fragrant".

Name of a major figure in Indigenous history, Quanah Parker, a Comanche chief who became a judge on the Court of Indian Affairs.

Quanah is derived from the Comanche word kwana, meaning "odor" or "smell".

Famous People Named Quanah

• Quanah Parker Native American Comanche leader
• Quanah Drayton daughter of rapper Flavor Flav