Sioux

Sioux Meaning & Origin

About Sioux
The name "Sioux" refers to a group of Native American tribes primarily residing in the Great Plains region of North America. The term "Sioux" is an anglicized version of the French word "Nadouessioux," which was derived from the Ojibwe word "Nadouessi," meaning "little snake" or "enemy." The name was given to these tribes by neighboring Ojibwe people, reflecting historical conflicts and rivalries between the two groups. The Sioux tribes, including the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota, have a rich cultural heritage and are known for their warrior traditions, spirituality, and deep connection to the land.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sioux are female.

Sioux Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S UW1
🌐 IPA
/su/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', 'X')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sioux in Braille

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

The name Sioux in braille

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

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

The name Sioux in sign language

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