Dakote at a glance
- Meaning
- Friend, ally
- Origin
- Native American
- Religion
- Secular
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- DA-ko-te
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Dakota, Dakotah, Dakot, Daakotah, Daakot, Dacotah
Lucky details for Dakote
- Number
- 5
- Color
- Turquoise
- Stone
- Emerald
- Flower
- Lavender
- Day
- Wednesday
- Planet
- Mercury
- Zodiac
- Gemini
- Metal
- Mercury alloy
Dakote is a Native American name meaning “friend, ally”. It is a spelling variant of Dakota and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Dakote for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Dakote reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.
Numerology
Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.
Personality
Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety
Positive Traits
Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere
Negative Traits
Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still
Career Suggestions
Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship
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FAQs about the name Dakote
What does the name Dakote mean?
Dakote means “friend, ally” and comes from a Native American root.
Is Dakote a boy or girl name?
Dakote is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Dakote?
Dakote is pronounced DA-ko-te (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Dakote?
The lucky number for Dakote is 5, ruled by Mercury.
What are good nicknames for Dakote?
Popular short forms include Daki, Dako, Daky, Day.
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