At a Glance: Name: Sitala
Sitala appears in our list of 200+ Native American Baby Names Honoring Indigenous Heritage.
Meaning & Origin of Sitala
A common claim: Cherokee for 'bear cub' Actually: Widely listed as Cherokee for 'bear cub,' but this doesn't match documented Cherokee vocabulary; the name more likely traces to Shitala, an unrelated Hindu goddess name.
Popularity of Sitala
Sitala doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Sitala
Similar Names
Tooantuh · Salali · Unega · Onawa · Usdi · Onacona
