Names That Mean Sparrow

  1. Sequoia
    • Origin:

      Native American, Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "sparrow"
    • Description:

      This name of a giant tree, itself named for a nineteenth-century Cherokee who invented a way to write his tribe's language, makes a strong, stately statement.
  2. Galvin
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "a sparrow"
    • Description:

      More common as a surname, Galvin is a possible alternative to Gavin and Calvin.
  3. Sequoyah
    • Origin:

      Native American, Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "sparrow"
    • Description:

      A strong, meaningful name, associated with a famous Cherokee linguistic scholar; also suggests the magnificent California sequoia redwood trees.
  4. Piaf
    • Origin:

      French surname
    • Meaning:

      "sparrow"
    • Description:

      Possible musical tribute name to the waiflike, husky-voiced midcentury French singer who was given this last name because of her birdlike quality.
  5. Sequoyah
    • Origin:

      Native American, Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "sparrow"
    • Description:

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

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