Tatanka

Buffalo bull

GenderBoyOriginNative American (Lakota Sioux)Say ittah-TAHN-kahPopularityRare
Pronounced tah-TAHN-kah

About the name Tatanka

Tatanka means buffalo bull, made famous through Chief Tatanka Iyotake (Sitting Bull). It's a name of immense strength and history.

Powerful and unwavering, carrying deep respect for tradition.

Fun fact

Sitting Bull's full Lakota name, Tatanka Iyotake, translates to 'Sitting Buffalo Bull.'

Nicknames for Tatanka

Tank

Variations

TatankaTatanke

Famous people named Tatanka

  • Sitting Bull (Tatanka Iyotake, Lakota leader)

Sibling name ideas

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Themes

StrongWarriorNature
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