Cherokee
names are used by the Cherokee people of the United States.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Amadahy ᎠᎹᏕᎯ f CherokeeMeans "forest water" from Cherokee
a ma "water" and
a do hi i na ge "forest" or
a da "wood".
Attakullakulla ᎠᏔᎫᎧᎷ m CherokeeMeans "leaning wood" in Cherokee, from
*ada meaning "wood", and
*gulkalu, a verb that implies something long, leaning against some other object.
Aya f & m CherokeeAya in the Cherokee language is a term for one's self. Usually used as "I" or "Me". If a family member uses this for someone it would me that they see a bit of themself in that person and it would be meant as a compliment.It is also a type of fern that is known as a symbol of endurance and resourcefulness... [
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Deyani f CherokeeDeyani means "successful" and "determined" in Cherokee.
Knasgowa f CherokeeKnasgowa is Cherokee for heron. Herons, eagles, and other animals are a big part of Cherokee culture.
Lewie-za-wau-na-skie m CherokeeA notable (perhaps the only?) bearer is Lewis Downing, who served as Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1867 to 1872.
Mohe m CherokeeMohe is a Native American (Cherokee) name meaning "elk".
Nanyehi ᎾᏅᏰᎯ f CherokeeMeans "one who goes about" in Cherokee. Notable bearer of this name is Nanyehi, who is known in English as Nancy Ward.
Sallali f & m CherokeeMeans "squirrel", from the Cherokee
sa lo li 'squirrel'.
Scatchwah f CherokeeMeaning unknown. It may be related to the Cherokee
wa ya "wolf, wolves".
Tsali ᏣᎵ m CherokeeName of a notable leader of the Cherokee tribe during the early 1800s.
Tsianina f Creek (?), Cherokee (?)Meaning unknown. A noted bearer is Tsianina Redfeather Blackstone (December 13, 1882 – January 10, 1985), a Creek/Cherokee singer and performer.
Usdi m CherokeeFrom the Cherokee word ᎤᏍᏗ
(usdi) which is both a noun meaning "baby" and an adjective meaning "little, small". Wil Usdi ("little Will") was the Cherokee name of William Holland Thomas (1805-1893), an American lawyer, politician and soldier who had been adopted into the Cherokee tribe as a teenager.
Wahalanutah m CherokeeLooking for the meaning of this name...was used by Cherokee male about the year 1819 in Georgia church record for David Weaver.
Washoe m Popular Culture, CherokeeNickname of Cordell Walker in the famous Tv series: 'Walker, Texas Ranger'. The name is claimed to be Cherokee meaning "lone eagle".