Powhatan - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Powhatan \po(w)-ha-tan\ is of Native American Indian origin, and its meaning is "Powwow hill". Name of the father of Pocahontas, who was once a powerful chieftain in Virginia.

Baby names that sound like Powhatan are Bohdan, Paton, Patin and Paten.

Powhatan is a very rare male first name and is not used as a surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Powhatan. Compare Powhatan with related baby names.