Cherakee

Cherakee Meaning & Origin

About Cherakee
The name "Cherakee" is a variant spelling of "Cherokee," which refers to a Native American tribe indigenous to the southeastern United States. The term "Cherokee" is derived from the Creek word "Chelokee," meaning "people of a different speech." The Cherokee people have a rich cultural heritage and history, known for their agricultural practices, complex social structure, and contributions to art, language, and spirituality. Today, the Cherokee Nation is recognized as a sovereign tribal government, preserving their traditions and continuing to play a significant role in American society.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cherakee are female.

Cherakee Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRK
🗽 NYSIIS
C
🔊 Soundex
C06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EH1 R AH0 K IY2
🌐 IPA
/cherakee*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cherakee in Braille

Here's how to represent Cherakee in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Cherakee in braille

How to Spell the Name Cherakee in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Cherakee using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cherakee in sign language

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