Cherokee Names for Girls

Enola

English literary name and place name, Cherokee

"alone; black fox"

Enola has a lot of potential as a name: it includes the stylish 'nola' sound; it follows a similar letter pattern to the likes of Elora, Elara, and Elodie; it has a hint of Nevaeh about it, given…

Noya

Hebrew, Cherokee

"beauty, ornament; comfortable; sand"

A popular choice in Israel, Noya shares the appeal of Kaya, Maya, and Nia, while also having its own distinctive sound. Derived from the Hebrew noi , it means "beauty" or "ornament", although…

Cherokee

Native American tribal name

Cherokee is the name of a Native American tribe, the largest in the United States stretching from North Carolina through Oklahoma. The meaning of the word Cherokee is uncertain: It may be Choctaw for…

Walela

Cherokee

"hummingbird"

According to Cherokee legend, hummingbirds were healers, helping those in medical crises, making this a meaningful name. Walela is borne by a musical, made up of sisters Rita Coolidge and Priscilla…

Sasa

Hungarian or Slavic short form of Alexandra or Sarah; Cherokee

"goose"

Sasa is a simple name with complex origins. In the Cherokee language, it means goose. It might also be a Hungarian or other Easterm European short form of Sarah or Alexandra, ala Sasha. Some sources…