Where does “Winnipeg” come from?
Winnipeg is an English place name derived from Ojibwe wiinibig, which comes from Ojibwe wiini'.
Ancestry of “Winnipeg”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ojibwe | wiinibig | dirty waters |
| 2 | Ojibwe | wiini' | to make someone dirty |
Words derived from “Winnipeg”