Quick answer
Winona is a girl name meaning "firstborn daughter".
Pronunciation: English /wɪ.ˈnoʊ.nə/.
Meaning and history
The name means "firstborn daughter" in Dakota or Lakota. According to folklore, this was the name of a daughter of a Dakota chief (possibly Wapasha III) who leapt from a cliff to her death rather than marry a man she hated. Numerous places in the United States have been named after her. The actress Winona Ryder (1971-) was named after the city in Minnesota where she was born.
Notes and context
Usage: english, sioux