answersLogoWhite

0

LiIke most of the modern names of native American tribes, Comanche is not the real name but one applied by neighbouring groups (who did not speak Comanche). The Comanche call themselves neuma or numinu, meaning people.

The origin of the word Comanche is unclear; it may from be a Ute word for "enemy" (kohmats), or simply a combination of neuma and the Ute ending -ache (meaning tribe), giving neumache, corrupted by Spanish settlers to Comanche.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Who were the comanches enemie?

The comanches enmie was the Kiowa indians


What food did the Comanches eat?

The Comanches ate buffalo and nuts and berries.


Did comanches have horses?

Yes, the Comanches, like a good majority of American Indians had horses.


Do the Comanches have a chief if so what kind?

Yes, the Comanches have historically had chiefs, but their leadership structure was more decentralized compared to some other tribes. Traditionally, Comanche society was organized into bands, each led by a chief or a council of leaders chosen for their skills in warfare and diplomacy. These chiefs were often temporary leaders, chosen based on their achievements and the respect they garnered from their community, rather than a hereditary system. Today, some Comanche communities may have elected leaders or representatives, reflecting a blend of traditional and contemporary governance.


Were the Comanches nomads?

no they were not


Where do the Comanches people live?

I live in Asheville NC. There is a great concentration of Comanches in Oklahoma and Texas.


Where did the kiowas lived in?

The Kiowa people lived in and around the Texas Panhandle. The Comanches and the Kiowas were good friends. when the Kiowas came, they made friends with the Comanches and the Comanches let them live on their land.


Is the Apaches and the Comanches allies?

Yes they did. But comanches won most of thd times due to being ruthless


Where in Texas did the Kiowa live?

The Kiowa people lived in and around the Texas Panhandle. The Comanches and the Kiowas were good friends. when the Kiowas came, they made friends with the Comanches and the Comanches let them live on their land.


How did the comanches get their name?

by a BUG


What was the Comanches education?

They were nomadic


Did the comanches had a chief?

maybe