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Pronunciation: |
(dah KOH tah); (dah KOH duh) [Guide] |
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"Dakota" is a Sioux word used to denote a certain tribe within the Sioux nation. It is not used as a first name by the Sioux, for obvious reasons. Dakota is also the name of two U.S states - North Dakota and South Dakota, both originally located in the "Dakota Territory," on which a Sioux reservation was located.
Famous bearers include actresses Dakota Fanning and Dakota Blue Richards. |
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Similar Names to Dakota for Boys & Girls
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Popularity Rank of Dakota | US top 1000 names since 1880 |
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Dakota - Rankings by Year |
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