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Baby Name Poweshiek |
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| Meaning of Poweshiek - What does the name Poweshiek means? |
| Pronunciation: |
| po-weh-shee-ek |  |
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Boy Name |
| Origin: |
Native American |
| Name Meaning: |
Fox name derived from pawishik (he who shakes something off himself), a name that makes reference to an aroused bear. Poweshiek (c. 1813-45) was the name of a chief of the Bear clan who fought with Black Hawk at the beginning of the Black Hawk War. He is remembered for his honor and integrity, and for working for the betterment of his tribe in trying times |
| Variants: | Pawishik |
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