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Name Pushmataha
Gender Masculine
Usage Choctaw
Pronounced Pron. puwsh-mə-TAH-hah (English)
Other Forms FormsPooshawattaha, Pooshamallaha, Poosha Matthaw
Edit Status Statusnot set

Meaning & History

Meaning uncertain, though scholars agree that it suggests connotations of "ending"; possible meanings include "the warrior's seat is finished", "he has won all the honors of his race", and, from Apushamatahahubi, "a messenger of death" (literally "one whose rifle, tomahawk, or bow is alike fatal in war or hunting"). This was the name of a Choctaw leader who was highly regarded for his skill in both war and diplomacy.
Added 7/29/2010 by anonymous