The meaning of Omishto's name

Omishto's name defined her true identity towards the end of this novel. Her name characterized herself given that she is an independent and powerful woman who "follows." Omishto, following what she believes and not what her mother says, stays strong as she turns away from her family. Omishto turns towards what she believes is right, the Taiga people, following her surroundings and her own beliefs. Her name draws to many conclusions throughout the journey of Omishto and her relationship towards the Taiga people, Ama, and her mother, as the one who "follows."