Quanah

KWAN-NAH
Native American, Comanche
"sweet smelling, fragrant"

Quanah Origin and Meaning

The name Quanah is a boy's name of Native American origin meaning "sweet smelling, fragrant".

Name of a major figure in Indigenous history, Quanah Parker, a Comanche chief who became a judge on the Court of Indian Affairs.

Quanah is derived from the Comanche word kwana, meaning "odor" or "smell".

Famous People Named Quanah

  • Quanah Parker
    Native American Comanche leader
  • Quanah Drayton
    daughter of rapper Flavor Flav