“Friend; Ally (the Dakota people)”
| Gender | 🧒 Unisex |
|---|---|
| Origin | Native American |
| Used in | United States, Canada |
| Numerology | 7 — thoughtful, wise and spiritual |
| Letters | 6 · starts with D |
| Popularity | ★★★★☆ |
Dakota means "Friend; Ally (the Dakota people)" (Native American origin).
Dakota is used for both boys and girls.
In Pythagorean numerology the name Dakota adds up to 7, linked with being thoughtful, wise and spiritual.
Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.