Meaning and Origin
What does the name Yakima mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Yakima
User Submitted Origins
Native American
57%
Arabic
18%
Indian (Sanskrit)
11%
English
7%
German
4%
Slavic
4%
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- A town in south central Washington
Wiktionary
- A city, the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, United States.
- A tributary of the Columbia River
- A member of a Shahaptian tribe mentioned by Lewis and Clark in 1806 under the name Cutsahnim.