Description:
The name Chikanzuri means “watermelon” in the language of the Wakashan people. The Wakashan people are a group of people who live in the area of the Pacific Northwest that includes the states of Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. The name Chikanzuri may have come from the Wakashan word for watermelon, chikananzi. The Wakashan people are a nomadic people who live in villages along the banks of the rivers and lakes that flow through their territory. They are known for their basketry, woodworking, and carving. The Wakashan people are also known for their musical traditions, which include singing and drumming. The name Chikanzuri may be used by either sex. The name may be pronounced either CHEE-kan-zoo-ree or CHEE-kahn-zoo-ree.
