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Dakota

Translates to "friends" or "allies" in the language of the Dakota Nation.

Meaning and origin

Dakota is the name of an indigenous people who inhabited lands now encompassing parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

How to pronounce Dakota

English (US)dah-KOH-tah /dəˈkoʊtə/

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