Picabo

The Meaning & Origin of the Name Picabo

Picabo is an American girl name, which has 6 letters.

The name Picabo is of Native American origin, and it is said to mean "shining waters" or "silver creek".

Pronuncation peek-uh-boo

Alternate Meaning Peek-a-boo

Origin or Current Usage American

Gender F

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Detailed Information About The Name Picabo

The name "Picabo" is a relatively unusual name that gained some attention in the late 1990s. It is largely associated with the American Olympic skier Picabo Street, who competed in the 1994 and 1998 Winter Olympics and won a gold medal in 1998. Street's success in her sport helped popularize the name "Picabo" and brought it into the spotlight. The origin of the name can be traced back to the town of Picabo, Idaho, in the United States. The town was named after the Native American term "Pe-co-be," which means "shining waters" in the Shoshone language. It is believed that Picabo Street's parents chose the name for her because of its unique sound and its connection to a beautiful natural feature. In recent years, the name "Picabo" has garnered attention as a distinctive and memorable name choice for parents seeking something outside the mainstream. While it may evoke memories of the famous skier, the name "Picabo" has started to gain an independent appeal as a stand-alone name. Though it remains relatively uncommon, it has the potential to stand out in a crowd and leave a lasting impression.

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