Sequoyah
Meaning of Sequoyah
Sequoyah is a unisex name of Native American origin. It is derived from the name of a famous Cherokee scholar and inventor, Sequoyah, who created the Cherokee syllabary, a writing system for the Cherokee language. The name Sequoyah has a strong and meaningful association with Native American culture and history. In terms of pronunciation, it is commonly pronounced as sih-KWOY-uh (/sɪˈkwaɪə/). There is also a variation of this name, spelled as Sequoia, which is sometimes used interchangeably. In recent years, the name Sequoyah has been given to a modest number of newborns in the United States, ranking around 5000-10000 in terms of popularity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as sih-KWOY-uh (/sɪˈkwaɪə/)
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Notable People Named Sequoyah
| Sequoyah is an Irish Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare known for her high-class form as a juvenile and for producing the successful racehorse Henrythenavigator. |
