Moon; moonlight; goddess of the moon
Name Profile
Chenoa
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Chenoa.
Primary meaning
White dove (from Cherokee)
Pronunciation: chuh-NO-ah
Profile summary
Cherokee name; also place name in Illinois. The current meaning shown for this name is White dove (from Cherokee). The catalog pronunciation is listed as chuh-NO-ah. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Chenoa. Chenoa appears in girl naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Chenoa is currently cataloged under Native american origin, and this page describes its meaning as White dove (from Cherokee).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Native american origin and Native American-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Chenoa is grouped as a biblical girl name. Related forms for this profile include Chenoa. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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