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Dakota is a unisex given name derived from the name of the Native American Dakota people. The name is translated to mean "friend", "friendly" or "allies" in the Yankton-Yanktonai and Santee dialects of the Dakota language.
Dakota is a unisex given name derived from the name of the Native American Dakota people. The name i
A girl name with 3 syllables. Currently considered rare.
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The name Dakota is derived from the name of the Native American Dakota people, meaning 'friend' or 'ally' in their language. It gained popularity as a given name in the latter half of the 20th century, and is used for both males and females. Its association with the Northern Plains states of North and South Dakota has also contributed to its recognition.
Dakota Fanning, Dakota Johnson, Dakota Meyer
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