How Did Omaha Get Its Name?

Omaha, city, seat (1855) of Douglas county, eastern Nebraska, U.S. It is situated on the west bank of the Missouri River opposite Council Bluffs, Iowa. ... The city derives its name from the Omaha Indian word meaning “upstream people.” Inc. town, 1854; city, 1857.

Who named Omaha?

Named after an American Indian Tribe, Omaha means "Those going against the wind or current", Omahans proudly continue to live up to the name. In recent years, the Omaha riverfront and downtown area have experienced tremendous growth with over two billion dollars in new development.

What does Omaha mean in Native American?

The name "Omaha" is generally interpreted to mean, "those going against the wind or current." This oral tradition has it that one group moved downstream from the Ohio and became known as the Quapaw. The second group moved up the Mississippi and up the Missouri Rivers. ... They became known as the Omaha tribe.