Nakoma

In Disney's Pocahontas, Nakoma was Pocahontas's best friend. Nakoma admired Pocahontas's betrothed, Kocoum. Nakoma distrusted the settlers and worried about Pocahontas's involvement with John Smith. At first she covered for her, but when Pocahontas snuck off with him a second time, she feared for her safety and sent Kocoum after them. After Smith was captured, Nakoma helped Pocahontas gain access to see him.

Most baby name sites state that the meaning of Nakoma is 'great warrior or great spirit' but I'm not certain how accurate the information is. The usually reliable Behind the Name states that it is Chippewa for "I do as I promise." Nakoma was given to 5 boys in 1995 and 7 girls in 1996. It barely made it into the database for the next three years when it dropped off completely.

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