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By Sophie Kihm · Oct 2026

Powhatan

OriginNative American, Algonquin

Meaning"powwow hill"

US RankUnranked

Below 5 births

About Powhatan

Powhatan is identified with the powerful chief and father of Pocahontas; not likely to be adopted by others.

Pronounced pow-uh-TAN.

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