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Aandeg

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Aandeg Pronunciation

Aandeg is pronounced AHN-deg

Meaning: crow

In 30 seconds: Aandeg is the Ojibwe word for crow, a clever and adaptable bird at the heart of Anishinaabe storytelling and traditional clan life.

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Origin Ojibwe, Native American

Meaningcrow

History & Origin

Aandeg comes from Anishinaabemowin, the Ojibwe language of the Great Lakes. In Anishinaabe tradition, the crow is a bird of keen intelligence and adaptability, appearing throughout oral literature as a messenger and trickster. Aandeg Dodem (Crow Clan) belongs to the Bemaangik phratry — the communication group of clans responsible for internal community messages and social harmony. A well-known teaching story pairs Aandeg (Crow) and Makwa (Bear) to explore the themes of purpose and perseverance. The name places a child within this rich web of clan, story, and responsibility.

Did you know? Aandeg Dodem — Crow Clan — is a recognized Anishinaabe clan in the Bemaangik (communication) group, responsible for community messaging and maintaining social harmony.

Ojibwe People's Dictionary (University of Minnesota) — aandeg (na) — crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos); animate noun in AnishinaabemowinGreat Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission — Ojibwe Language Resources — Published Ojibwe cultural materials; aandeg documented in community-facing educational content on birds and clans

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Migizi— Ojibwe name meaning eagle — another revered bird name from the same Anishinaabe tradition

Bineshii— Ojibwe word for bird in general — shares the same linguistic and cultural home

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Aandeg?

Aandeg is pronounced AHN-deg. Press play above to hear Aandeg said aloud.

How do you say Aandeg?

Aandeg is said AHN-deg. Press play above to hear Aandeg said aloud.

What does Aandeg mean?

Aandeg is the Ojibwe word for crow, a bird admired for its intelligence and adaptability. Crows figure prominently in Anishinaabe storytelling, and the Crane and Loon clans share the sky domain that the crow also inhabits.

What language is Aandeg from?

Aandeg comes from Ojibwe (Anishinaabemowin), an Algonquian language of the Great Lakes region, spoken by Anishinaabe peoples across the northern United States and Canada.

Is Aandeg a boy's or girl's name?

Aandeg is gender-neutral in Anishinaabe tradition. Many Ojibwe names drawn from animals are used across genders, reflecting the culture's animate, relational view of the natural world.