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Name Minnehaha
Type River
Usage English (American)
Other Forms FormsMnigaga
Edit Status Statusnot set

Meaning & History

The name of several places and bodies of water in the United States and Canada, derived from Dakota mniȟáȟa meaning "waterfall, rapid water". A popular but false legend translates the name as "laughing water".
Added 10/9/2024 by fisher_king_22