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Traditional female cherokee names. The lady on the left is probably wearing exactly what a Cherokee women would have been wearing from about 1750 forward. A name was considered part of the personality and it was believed that injury would occur if the name was misused. Unusual as a baby name for girls.
In aging the name may be changed many times as circumstances suggest a more appropriate name and the people recognize achievement. Some Cherokee names for girls and their meanings are as follows. Adsila ahd-SEE-lah blossom.
Our home Salali Squirrel Tsistunagiska. Adsila - blossom Ama - water Sequoia - redwood Immookalee - waterfall Usdi - baby Awinita - fawn Leotie - flower of the prairie Hialeah - beautiful meadow Inola - black fox Ahyoka - she brought happiness and Salali - squirrel. Shes wearing a female waistcoat.
Compound names did appear among the Cherokees but not as. Browse Cherokee baby names and meanings. Names made reference to a single animal insect plant or part.
Here are some Cherokee girl and boy names and their meanings. In addition to Cherokee baby names at Baby Name World you will find thousands of other unique and popular male and female baby names and their meaning sorted by origin. A rarely used baby name for girls.
List of Cherokee Names for Boys Adahy. The name given at birth was frequently a nickname that would be changed later according to deeds and life experience. Chia-Kineskie - Otter Lifter.