Kimowan

kim-oh-wun

Cree

"it is raining"

Kimowan Origin and Meaning

The name Kimowan is a girl's name meaning "it is raining".

From the Cree word or phrase kimiwan meaning "rain", Kimowan is a nature-inspired Cree name, notably borne by artist Kimowan Metchewais whose work explored Indigenous identity though community, environment, and language. It also appears in a song title by singer Arlette Alcock.