Sequoyah
Sparrow / after the inventor of the Cherokee syllabary
GenderBoyOriginNative American (Cherokee)Say itsih-KWOY-ahPopularityUncommon
Pronounced sih-KWOY-ah
About the name Sequoyah
Sequoyah honors the brilliant Cherokee scholar who created the Cherokee writing system. It's a name of intellect, pride, and lasting legacy.
Brilliant and inventive, driven by a love of learning and legacy.
Fun fact
Sequoyah created the Cherokee syllabary in the 1820s, and the giant sequoia tree was later named in his honor.
Nicknames for Sequoyah
SeqQuoyah
Variations
SequoyahSequoya
Famous people named Sequoyah
- Sequoyah (creator of the Cherokee syllabary)