Koda
From Lakota or Dakota, a Native American language: "friend" or "companion".
Meaning and origin
Koda gained awareness as a given name following the release of the Disney animated film Brother Bear in 2003, where it served as the name of the young bear protagonist.
How to pronounce Koda
| English (US) | KOH-duh /ˈkoʊdə/ |
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