Sioux names are deeply connected to the culture, language, and traditions of the Sioux people. Names like Chaska (firstborn) and Winona (firstborn daughter) reflect family roles, spiritual beliefs, and nature. These names honor the Sioux Nation’s rich history and identity.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenee | Cheyenee: Unique Sioux name meaning "unintelligible speakers," primarily female. | Sioux | Girl | |
| dakotah | Algonquian, Dakota, Lakota, Native American, Sioux | |||
| Hugetah | Hugetah means "to sing," reflecting Native American cultural significance. | Native American, Sioux | Unisex | |
| Kawhi | Kawhi means "the sound of the wind" in Native American. | Algonquian, Cherokee, Dakota, Native American, Sioux | Boy | |
| Lakoda | Lakoda: Sioux name meaning "friend," unisex, gaining popularity, culturally significant. | Sioux | Unisex | |
| Manawah | Manawah signifies purposeful walking, strength, and resilience in Lakota culture. | Sioux | Boy | |
| Manipi | Manipi: Unique Sioux name meaning "singer" or "songbird," versatile. | Sioux | Unisex | |
| Minninnewah | Minninnewah means "whirlwind," symbolizing power and strength in nature. | Sioux | Unisex | |
| Nashota | Nashota means "twin" in Sioux, symbolizing connection and unity. | Sioux | Unisex | |
| Odeletah | Odeletah: Unique Native American name meaning "one who brings happiness." | Sioux | Girl | |
| Ohitekah | Ohitekah means "brave" or "warrior," rooted in Sioux culture. | Sioux | Unisex | |
| Oketah | Oketah: Native American unisex name meaning "brave one" or "warrior." | Sioux | Unisex | |
| Onawa | Onawa: Native American name meaning "wide awake" or "alert." | Native American, Sioux | Girl | |
| Otoahnacto | Otoahnacto signifies bravery, strength, and warrior heritage in Native American culture. | Sioux | Boy | |
| Satinka | Satinka: Native American name meaning "magic dancer," symbolizing grace and spirituality. | Sioux | Girl | |
| Shylo | Shylo: a unisex name meaning "gift" with spiritual significance. | Hebrew, Native American, Sioux | Unisex | |
| Siouxsie | Siouxsie originates from Sioux, meaning "little Sioux" in Native American. | Sioux | Girl | |
| Sykotah | Sykotah: a unique, modern, unisex name inspired by Dakota. | Sioux | Unisex | |
| Tacincala | Tacincala: Lakota name meaning "renewal," symbolizes rebirth and nature. | Sioux | Unisex | |
| Takoda | Takoda: Unisex Native American name meaning "friend to everyone." | Sioux | Unisex | |
| Takota | Takota: unisex Native American name meaning "friend to everyone." | Native American, Sioux | Unisex | |
| Takotah | Takotah means "friend to everyone," reflecting Sioux values of kindness. | Native American, Sioux | Unisex | |
| Wachiwi | Wachiwi means "dancer," symbolizing cultural significance in Sioux heritage. | Sioux | Unisex | |
| Wahanassatta | Wahanassatta means "he who walks with eagles" in Sioux culture. | Sioux | Boy | |
| Wainetah | Wainetah means "singer," rooted in Native American culture and history. | Sioux | Girl | |
| Wainokah | Wainokah means "to be happy," reflecting Sioux cultural significance. | Sioux | Unisex | |
| Wakendah | Wakendah: Native American name meaning "to have magical powers." Unisex. | Sioux | Unisex | |
| Wanageeska | Wanageeska means "white spirit," symbolizing purity and protection. | Sioux | Unisex | |
| Wanetah | Wanetah: Native American name meaning "charger," symbolizing strength and resilience. | Sioux | Unisex | |
| Wannatah | Wannatah means "singer," is unisex, and originates from Sioux culture. | Sioux | Unisex |