Name:
Dakota
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Native American
Meaning:
Dakota originates in Lakota Sioux language and means "friendly companion". It is the name of two American states, North and South Dakota, whose names are derived from a Native American tribe. It can be used as both feminine and masculine given names. As a feminine name it was popularized by the American actress Dakota Fanning.
Pronunciation:
də-KO-tə
The Five Elements:
Metal
Famous Dakota:
Dakota Fanning : actress
Dakota Blue Richards : actress