Sequoyah
Cherokee · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sequoyah
Sequoyah means "pig" or "hog" in Cherokee, derived from the Cherokee language term for the animal, though the exact etymology of how this animal name became a personal name is debated among scholars.
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Etymology
Sequoyah means "pig" or "hog" in Cherokee, derived from the Cherokee language term for the animal, though the exact etymology of how this animal name became a personal name is debated among scholars. The name is primarily associated with Cherokee culture and was borne by the renowned Cherokee inventor and silversmith who created the Cherokee syllabary in the early 19th century, making it historically significant in Native American history.
Sequoyah currently ranks #12,972 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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