David Bender on Nostr: Any speakers of Lenape out there who can translate the word ***"Wawayanda"***? It's a ...

Any speakers of Lenape out there who can translate the word ***"Wawayanda"***? It's a name associated with a region near north NJ / southern NY.

It's generally understood by laypeople (white folk) in the northeast that "wawa" means "wild goose", but not sure if that's truly accurate (doesn't show up in the Lenape Nation's official online dictionary) or what the second half of the word might mean.

Boosts and leads greatly appreciated!

#Lenape #Indigenous #Language

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