kaksisieluinen

Finnish

adj
Definitions
  • two-spirit, two-spirited of a Native American: identifying as any of various tribal third genders, rather than as wholly male or female

Etymology

Affix from Finnish kaksi (two, bi-, twin, dual, double) + Finnish sielu (soul, soul's)derived from Ojibwa niizh manidoowag (two spirits).

Origin

Ojibwe

niizh manidoowag

Gloss

two spirits

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