Name Meaning & Origin
"Wa-na-ta or Waneta was a chief of the Yanktonai, a tribe of the Dakota"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Wa-na-ta or Waneta was a chief of the Yanktonai, a tribe of the Dakota. Chief Wa-na-ta, also known as Wanata and Wanataan I, was born around 1795. The Yanktonai were located near the St. Peter River, which is today known as the Minnesota River, in present day Minnesota. The Yanktonai were said to have a population between five and six thousand individuals with 1,300 warriors. Wanata was a very influential chief, as evidenced by his ability to lead his tribes' 1,300 warriors into battle.
Wa-na-ta or Waneta was a chief of the Yanktonai, a tribe of the Dakota. Chief Wa-na-ta, also known as Wanata and Wanataan I, was born around 1795. The Yanktonai were located near the St. Peter River, which is today known as the Minnesota River, in present day Minnesota. The Yanktonai were said to have a population between five and six thousand individuals with 1,300 warriors. Wanata was a very influential chief, as evidenced by his ability to lead his tribes' 1,300 warriors into battle.
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Root element "Waneta" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Wa-na-ta or Waneta was a chief of the Yanktonai, a tribe of the Dakota".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~2,466 people named Waneta in the US. Peaked in 1923 with 101 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Waneta is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 3.
Waneta is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 2,466 people in the United States are named Waneta. The name peaked in 1923 with 101 recorded uses.
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