Cheyanne

Cheyanne is an American English variant of the name Cheyenne, likely influenced by the spelling and sound of Anne. The name Cheyenne itself derives from the Lakota word šahiyena, meaning "red speakers," a term used by the Lakota to refer to the Cheyenne people because their language was unrelated to their own. Cheyenne is the name of a Native American people of the Great Plains, known for their history as warriors and hunter-gatherers in the region. The Cheyenne nation comprises two tribes, the Só'taeo'o or Súhtaio (Suhtai) and the Tsétsėhéstȧhese (Tsitsistas), which merged in the early 19th century. Today, they are split into the Southern Cheyenne (in Oklahoma) and the Northern Cheyenne (in Montana), both federally recognized tribes.

The given name Cheyenne has been in use since the 1950s, popularized as a trendy American name inspired by the tribe's heritage and connection to Native American culture. Its root in the Lakota word suggests a cultural significance as a name that carries both linguistic and historical weight.

• Pronunciation: shye-AN or shye-EN
• Meaning: Variation of "red speakers" (Lakota šahiyena)
• Origin: Derived from a Lakota name for the Cheyenne tribe
• Type: First name, primarily feminine
• Usage regions: United States (English)