USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Lakota (pronounced [laˈkˣota]; Lakota: Lakȟóta/Lakhóta) are a Native American people. Also known as the Teton Sioux (from Thítȟuŋwaŋ), they are one of the three prominent subcultures of the Sioux people. Their current lands are in North and South Dakota.

Detailed explanation-2: -The name Sioux originates from the Ottawa word na-towe-ssi (which in term was derived from a word from an earlier language meaning “foreigner”); the French wrote it as Nadouessioux. The Sioux subgroup names Lakota and Dakota are Siouan words meaning “friend” or “ally.”

Detailed explanation-3: -They are also referred to as the Lakota or Dakota as based upon dialect differences. In any of the dialects, Lakota or Dakota translates to mean “friend” or “ally” referring to the alliances between the bands. The name “Sioux” was adopted in English by the 1760s from French.

Detailed explanation-4: -Common boy names associated with the tribe were; Chatan (Hawk), Chayton (Falcon), Hanska (Tall), Hotah (Strong), Mahkah (Earth), Mato (Bear), Tashunka (Horse), Wambleeska (White eagle), Akecheta (Warrior), Chaska (Eldest son), Makhpia Luta (Red Cloud), Tatanka Ptecila (Little Bull), and Wapasha (Red leaf).

Detailed explanation-5: -The fur traders abbreviated this name to Sioux and is now commonly used. But the tribe prefers Dakota, Lakota, or Nakota, depending on the dialect they speak.