Seattle
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Seattle Name meanings & History
Seattle is a place name derived from the Salishan language spoken by the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest. The name Seattle is said to mean "people of the moon" or "place of rich resources" in the Salishan language. Seattle is an anglicization of the modern Duwamish conventional spelling Si'ahl, equivalent to the modern Lushootseed (Chief Seattle's native language) publishing spelling Si'aɫ. A noted bearer is Chief Seattle (c.1780 - 1866) of the Duwamish. A widely publicized speech arguing in favor of ecological responsibility and respect of native Americans' land rights has been attributed to him, and the largest city in Washington state, Seattle, was named after him. Seattle is a unique and memorable name that could be a great choice for parents looking for a name with a strong connection to the Pacific Northwest region of the US.
Zodiac Sign of Seattle: Success Capricorn
Synonyms of Seattle:
S: Security,Solidity,Sex,Status,Social Standing,Sensuality,Success
E: Entertain,Enlighten,Enliven,Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment
A: Angry,Action,Argumentative,Assertive,Ambitious,Aggressive
T: Touchy,Tireless,Truth,Doubting Thomas,Testy,Tacky,Talkative
L: Liaison,Lover,Languid,Lovely,Legal,Lazy,Luscious
Seattle is:- a Natural name
- a Unintellectual name
- a Wholesome name
- a Youthful name
2.) Seattle (Female)
Usage:
Meanings: Derived from the Lushootseed language meaning "place of the great chief", "land of the people", "dwelling place", or "place of shimmering waters"
Description: Derived from the Lushootseed language meaning "place of the great chief", "land of the people", "dwelling place", or "place of shimmering waters". Seattle is an anglicization of the modern Duwamish conventional spelling Si'ahl, equivalent to the modern Lushootseed (Chief Seattle's native language) publishing spelling Si'aɫ. A noted bearer is Chief Seattle (c.1780 - 1866) of the Duwamish. A widely publicized speech arguing in favor of ecological responsibility and respect of native Americans' land rights has been attributed to him, and the largest city in Washington state, Seattle, was named after him. Seattle is used as a given name for both boys and girls, and is often chosen by parents who have a connection to the city or to Native American culture.
Famous People
Chief Seattle (1780-1866) was a famous leader of the Suquamish and Duwamish people, and is considered to be one of the most influential indigenous leaders in history. Other notable people with the name Seattle include Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle, Brandon Shell, and Seattle-based musician, Seattle Wolf.