Minnehaha
/mˌɪnəhˈɑnə/
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Minnehaha, of North American Indian origin, is derived from the Dakota words meaning 'laughing water'. It gained widespread recognition through Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem 'The Song of Hiawatha', where Minnehaha is portrayed as a graceful and beloved maiden. The name evokes a sense of joy, natural beauty, and poetic charm.
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