How to Say “Rabbit” in Cree

By Hannah Annie • Updated October 2, 2026

wāpos

The Cree word for rabbit is wāpos.

The word refers to the mammal known as a rabbit.

Meaning: mammal (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Plains Cree, the word for rabbit is wâhpîsim.

Did you know?

In certain oral traditions, the rabbit is treated as a trickster figure, meaning the word wāpos might carry a connotation of playfulness or mischief in storytelling contexts.
In many Cree dialects, the word for rabbit is closely linked to the word for 'white', reflecting the animal's appearance when its fur turns snow-white in winter.
Cree often uses 'animacy' in grammar, meaning wāpos is categorized as an animate noun, which affects how verbs and adjectives are used around it.

Example conversation

Two people are walking in the woods.

A

Kīta wāpos!
Kīta wāpos!
Look, a rabbit!
B

Ociwāsiw wāpos.
Ociwāsiw wāpos.
The rabbit is fast.
A

Kīta kīcamēw.
Kīta kīcamēw.
Look, it is running.
B

Wāpos nēcamēw.
Wāpos nēcamēw.
The rabbit is gone.

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About The Author

Hannah Annie

Tân'si! I'm Hannah, a linguistic enthusiast, especially for the Cree language. When I'm not writing comprehensive guides on how to say diverse words in Cree, you might catch me wandering in the wilderness or diving into captivating animal documentaries. With passion as dynamic as a 'sawêsiw' (lynx) and a heart as warm as 'kîsikohk' (morning), I find joy in making bridges of communication. Empowered by 'kimâmowin' (respect), I'm determined to share the beauty of the Cree language, hoping the world will listen, one word at a time. Mi'kmaq is spoken not far from Cree, and it has become another language close to my heart, so you will now find my guides to Mi'kmaq here too. Kâ-nâkatêyihtahkik kinêtan-ayâyâstâhk ('always choose love') is my motto.

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