Missouria (Niutachi) Tribe
Missouria (Niutachi) People of the River Mouth
The Missouria tribal group who settled the region we know as Missouri called itself the Niutachi. The name breaks down into three parts: "Ni," or water; "ut a," or coming together; and "chi," meaning to dwell. Loosely translated, the name means "People of the River Mouth." Native American.
Who are the Niutachi?
The Missouria tribal group who settled the region we know as Missouri called itself the Niutachi—“People of the River Mouth.”
Name meaning
Ni = water; ut a = coming together; chi = to dwell. Together: "People of the River Mouth."