Sequoyah

Native American, Cherokee
"sparrow"

Sequoyah Origin and Meaning

The name Sequoyah is a girl's name of Native American origin meaning "sparrow".

A strong name equally appropriate for girls and boys. For more, see Sequoia, which is the more feminine-feeling spelling.

Famous People Named Sequoyah

  • Sequoyah was a Native American silversmith who invented the Cherokee alphabet
    or syllabary, making reading and writing possible for the Cherokee Indians.