Minnehaha Name Meaning

The name Minnehaha is of Native American origin, specifically from the Dakota Sioux tribe. It is derived from the Dakota words "mni" meaning water, and "haha" meaning waterfall or rapid. Minnehaha can be interpreted as "Laughing Water" or "Waterfall" in English.

One famous reference to the name Minnehaha is in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem "The Song of Hiawatha" where Minnehaha is the wife of the title character, Hiawatha. In the poem, Minnehaha is depicted as a beautiful and gentle maiden, beloved by Hiawatha.