indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Gender Masculine
Usage Wampanoag
Other Forms FormsIyanough, Hyannis, Yanno, Hyanno, Janno, Hianno, Highyannough, Wianno
Meaning & History
Means "Captain" or "One who intimidates" in Wampanoag. It is the name of the chief sachem of the Mattakeeset tribe who helped the Pilgrims find a lost boy, John Billington.