Hiawatha

Hiawatha Meaning & Origin

About Hiawatha
The name Hiawatha is of Native American origin and is derived from the Iroquoian language. It is commonly believed to mean "he who combs," referring to the act of combing or arranging the hair. Hiawatha is also a prominent figure in Native American folklore and is known as a legendary leader and peacemaker. The name has gained popularity through literature and has come to symbolize strength, wisdom, and unity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hiawatha are male.

Hiawatha Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
H0
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AY2 AH0 W AA1 TH AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌhaɪəˈwɑθə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('H0', 'HT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hiawatha in Braille

Here's how to represent Hiawatha in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hiawatha in braille

How to Spell the Name Hiawatha in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hiawatha using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hiawatha in sign language

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