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Dakota

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“Allies, friends”

Dakota means "allies, friends" in the Dakota language. This is the name of a Native American people of the northern Mississippi valley.

English modern unisex name.

EnglishEnglish (Modern)3 syllables · /dəˈkoʊ.tə/

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