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"Meaning" can possibly be derived from the name of each of the 12 tribes, but they were originally named for the decendents of Jacob. The Jewish Virtual Library has a really nice explanation and chronology for the whole matter, which you will find at the Related Link below.
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What was the family role in the Iroquois tribe?
The Iroquois was a matrilineal tribe, meaning the Iroquois women owned their homes and children. They were divided into clans and each clan had a clan mother. Many families often lived together in longhouses. Each clan protected each other.
What is a maori word meaning tribe?
Iwi or hapu (sub-tribe).
What is the meaning of Miran?
The Miran tribe is a Kurdish tribe that was part of the Chokhsor confederation.
Does the tribe jumano have a special meaning?
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What is the meaning of the name teonie?
it is an old tribe
How do you write peace in native American?
For what tribe? Each tribe has its' own language.
Where the name mattei come from?
Mattei (מַטֶּה ) is Hebrew in origin. Its meaning from Torah is Rod as in the Rod of Aaron/Moses. It also takes on the idea of tribe, because each tribe would gather under the tribal leader's rod (or staff).
What does hopi mean in Hebrew?
"Hopi" has no meaning in Hebrew. It only has meaning in the Hopílavayi language of the Hopi tribe of Arizona.
What Indian tribe whose name means runaway?
The Seminole tribe's name has this meaning.
What is the Indian name for rain?
It depends on the individual tribe. Each tribe has its' own language.
Wolf native American meaning?
For which tribe? Wolfs are not generic symbols for Native Americans. So, it depends on the tribe...
What tribe of Israel is family Lehman?
The Lehman family is not associated with any specific tribe of Israel as it is a European surname. It is not directly linked to any of the tribes mentioned in the Bible.
