Twana

Twana Meaning & Origin

About Twana
The name "Twana" is of Native American origin and is commonly used by the Salish-speaking tribes of the Pacific Northwest. It is derived from the word "tə́wənəxʷ," which means "human being" or "person" in the Lushootseed language. The name carries a sense of identity, emphasizing the importance of humanity and individuality within the Native American culture.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Twana are female.

Twana Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -27.27% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T W AA1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/twana*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Twana in Braille

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

The name Twana in braille

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

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

The name Twana in sign language

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