Powhatan - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Powhatan \

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 an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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