Cherokee Names: A List of Traditional Names

Looking for a unique and meaningful name with cultural significance? Cherokee names offer a rich tapestry of history and tradition, each name carrying a special story. From strength and wisdom to nature and spirituality, these names embody the deep connection between the Cherokee people and their ancestral lands. Explore this list of traditional Cherokee names and discover the beauty and power behind each one.
1. **A-ta-la-ska** (ah-ta-lah-ska): Meaning "one who is always happy" or "joyful."
2. **A-ya-ni** (ah-yah-nee): Meaning "young woman" or "maiden."
3. **A-yo-wa** (ah-yo-wah): Meaning "beautiful woman."
4. **Cherokee** (che-roh-kee): Meaning "people of the place of the great river."
5. **Da-ni-ti** (dah-nee-tee): Meaning "the chosen one" or "the one who is destined for greatness."
6. **Di-yo-wa** (dee-yo-wah): Meaning "beautiful one" or "a beautiful spirit."
7. **Ga-yo-ne-hi** (gah-yo-neh-hee): Meaning "the one who rises above," "the one who stands tall."
8. **Ha-ya-si** (ha-yah-see): Meaning "the one who lives in the woods," "the one who is close to nature."
9. **Hi-wa-si** (hee-wah-see): Meaning "the one who is strong," "the one who has power."
10. **Ho-la-ni** (ho-lah-nee): Meaning "the one who is wise," "the one who has knowledge."
11. **I-li-ni** (ee-lee-nee): Meaning "the one who is kind," "the one who is compassionate."
12. **I-wa-ni** (ee-wah-nee): Meaning "the one who is brave," "the one who is fearless."
13. **Ka-ni-hi** (kah-nee-hee): Meaning "the one who is beautiful," "the one who is radiant."
14. **Ka-wa-ti** (kah-wah-tee): Meaning "the one who is strong and powerful."
15. **Ki-yo-ti** (kee-yo-tee): Meaning "the one who is strong and brave."
16. **La-ni-wa** (lah-nee-wah): Meaning "the one who is good," "the one who has a kind heart."
17. **Ma-ni-to** (mah-nee-toh): Meaning "the one who is powerful," "the one who has spiritual strength."
18. **Na-ti-ya** (nah-tee-yah): Meaning "the one who is loved," "the one who is cherished."
19. **No-ti-wa** (no-tee-wah): Meaning "the one who is wise and understanding."
20. **O-hi-ya** (oh-hee-yah): Meaning "the one who is strong and resilient."
21. **O-la-wa** (oh-lah-wah): Meaning "the one who is blessed," "the one who has good fortune."
22. **O-se-ti** (oh-seh-tee): Meaning "the one who is peaceful," "the one who is calm."
23. **Sa-ni-ti** (sah-nee-tee): Meaning "the one who is pure," "the one who is innocent."
24. **Se-ko-ya** (seh-koh-yah): Meaning "the one who is a warrior," "the one who is a fighter."
25. **Ta-la-ni** (tah-lah-nee): Meaning "the one who is a leader," "the one who is a guide."
26. **Ti-wa-ni** (tee-wah-nee): Meaning "the one who is a hunter," "the one who is skilled in the ways of the forest."
27. **Wa-ni-ti** (wah-nee-tee): Meaning "the one who is wise and insightful."
28. **Wa-ti-la** (wah-tee-lah): Meaning "the one who is strong and brave."
29. **Wi-ya-ni** (wee-yah-nee): Meaning "the one who is happy and cheerful."
30. **Ya-ni-wa** (yah-nee-wah): Meaning "the one who is a protector," "the one who is a guardian."
31. **Yo-ni-ti** (yo-nee-tee): Meaning "the one who is strong and powerful."
32. **Ya-ni-ti** (yah-nee-tee): Meaning "the one who is wise and knowledgeable."
33. **Tsali** (tsa-lee): Meaning "brave" or "strong."
34. **Tsalagi** (tsa-la-gee): Meaning "people of the place of the great river," referring to the Cherokee people.
35. **Tsi-yo** (tsi-yo): Meaning "a strong woman" or "one who stands her ground."
36. **Wadosa** (wah-doh-sah): Meaning "the one who is a healer" or "a medicine man."
37. **Tsiyo** (tsi-yo): Meaning "a strong woman."
38. **Tsi-la** (tsi-lah): Meaning "fire."
39. **Tsa-la-gi** (tsa-la-gee): Meaning "Cherokee" or "people of the great river."
40. **U-ni-ta** (oo-nee-tah): Meaning "the one who is loved," "the one who is cherished."
41. **O-la-li** (oh-lah-lee): Meaning "beautiful flower."
42. **I-sa-ni** (ee-sah-nee): Meaning "peace" or "quiet."
43. **I-la-la** (ee-lah-lah): Meaning "a song" or "music."
44. **O-sa-ni** (oh-sah-nee): Meaning "the one who is a leader" or "the one who is a guide."
45. **A-ya-si** (ah-yah-see): Meaning "a beautiful girl" or "a maiden."
46. **Ta-ni-ti** (tah-nee-tee): Meaning "the one who is brave and fearless" or "a warrior."
47. **Ga-ya-ni** (gah-yah-nee): Meaning "the one who is a healer" or "a medicine person."
48. **Da-la-ni** (dah-lah-nee): Meaning "the one who is a storyteller" or "a keeper of history."
49. **Si-yo** (see-yo): Meaning "a strong woman" or "one who stands her ground."
50. **Tse-la** (tse-lah): Meaning "the one who is a protector" or "a guardian."