Maniwaki

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French

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Etymology

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The name of the city is derived from an Algonquin compound toponym derived from mani (Mary, Maria) (referring to Saint Mary) and aki (land). The settlement began as a missionary project.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ma.ni.wa.ki/
  • Hyphenation: Ma‧ni‧wa‧ki
  • Rhymes: -i

Proper noun

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Maniwaki m

  1. A city in La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, Outaouais, Quebec, Canada.

Derived terms

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