Behind the Name
the etymology and history of first names
Login   Register
Search

Siouan Language Family

The Siouan language family is comprised of Native American languages spoken in central North America.

It is divided into four branches:

  1. Missouri River - includes Crow and Hidatsa
  2. Mississippi Valley - includes Sioux (Dakota, Lakota, Nakota), Assiniboine and Chiwere
  3. Ohio Valley
  4. Mandan

Home : Glossary About | Copyright © | Terms | Contact