Cheyenne (given name)
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Pronunciation/ʃaɪˈæn/ shy-AN
GenderUnisex
Word/nameUncertain; used to describe the Cheyenne, an American indigenous people of the Great Plains.
Meaning"seizing by the heel", "supplanting"
 American singer-songwriter Cheyenne Kimball | |
| Pronunciation | /ʃaɪˈæn/ shy-AN |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Uncertain; used to describe the Cheyenne, an American indigenous people of the Great Plains. |
| Meaning | "seizing by the heel", "supplanting" |
| Region of origin | North America, Europe |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Cheyanne, Shyanne |
Cheyenne (IPA: [ʃaɪˈæn]) is a unisex name of Lakota origin, though it is more commonly used by females than males. The origin of the word is uncertain, though it may be derived from the Lakota language, from the word Šahíyena. Alternative spellings include Cheyanne and Shyanne and diminutives include Chey (IPA: /ʃaɪ/). 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.
Bearers of the name include:
