Wenonah Name Meaning
The name Wenonah comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Wenonah below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Wenonah Name Meaning
English (Rare)Variant of WINONA. This spelling of the name was used by the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow for the mother of Hiawatha in his epic poem 'The Song of Hiawatha' (1855).
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