Cheyenne | Name Meaning & Origin

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Gender:

Girl

Origin:

American English

Meaning:

Speak incoherently

Pronunciation:

(shy AN); (shy EN)   [Guide]

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Places Names, American Names, Native American Names, Southern Names

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English speaking countries

Additional info:

Cheyenne in its current form is of recent origin. It is derived from a Dakota word meaning 'to speak'; 'to speak incoherently' via Canadian French to modern English.

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