Names That Mean Canoe
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Missouri
Origin:
Native AmericanMeaning:
"Dugout canoe"Description:
Missouri, the name of a tribe, a state and a river, derives from the Illinois word mihsoori meaning "dugout canoe". It became a somewhat popular American girls' name in the mid-19th century.
- Tsiyi
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"canoe"Description:
In Cherokee, the TS sounds like a J, which could lead to pronunciation confusion. Despite this, Tsiyi could be one to add to your list if you have Cherokee heritage.
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