What are the different ways to spell Cheyenne?
Alternative spellings include Cheyanne and Shyanne and diminutives include Chey (IPA: /ʃaɪˈ/). The name has enjoyed some degree of popularity in recent years in the United States, with it being in the top 450 names for girls between 2000 and 2017, according to the Social Security Administration.
What does the name Cheyenne mean for a girl?
The name Cheyenne is a girl’s name of Sioux origin meaning “people of a different language”. The name of a courageous tribe, Cheyenne became quite popular in the 1990s, inspiring a wide range of spelling variations—Shyanne is one example that’s still on the rise.
Can you spell Cheyenne with AK?
The “k” of Cheyenne “bear” sounds similar (but not exactly the same as) English “g”. To Cheyenne ears, English “g” is the closest sound to the sound in Cheyenne “bear”.
What does the word Cheyenne mean?
Cheyenne means “red speakers” or “strangerly speaking” in Sioux. Deriving from the French word “chien”, Cheyenne means “dog” or “dog owner”.
What does the name Cheyenne mean in the Bible?
Hebrew : Grace; variation of Hannah. Native American : Courage.
What does Cheyenne mean in Irish?
Meaning: Means ‘God is gracious’.