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The Cherokee call themselves Ani-Yunwiya (ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯ), which means "Principal People." The origin of the word "Cherokee" is uncertain, with several theories having their own proponents. It may come from a Choctaw word meaning "those who live in the mountains" or from a different Choctaw word meaning "those who live in the cave country."
Another theory is that Cherokee derives from a Creek word for "people with another language".
It may be worth noting that the Iroquois nations of New York called the Cherokee Oyata'ge'ronoñ meaning "inhabitants of the cave country," and that the Cherokee speak a Iroquoian language and migrated in ancient times from the Great Lakes region where the Iroquois confederacy was based when the Europeans encountered them.
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What are facts about Cherokee?
The first Indians with a written language.
Do Cherokee speak Spanish yes or no?
No, Cherokee people do not speak Spanish as their native language. Cherokee is a separate language from Spanish, and the Cherokee Nation primarily speaks the Cherokee language. Some individuals within the Cherokee Nation may also speak Spanish, but it is not a widespread language within the community.
Are Mississippian Indians called Cherokee Indians?
Cherokee Indians are found in Mississippi; and they are sometimes referred to as Mississippi Indians.
What has the author Jack Frederick Kilpatrick written?
Jack Frederick Kilpatrick has written: 'Walk in your soul' -- subject(s): Cherokee incantations 'The Shadow of the Sequoy ah' -- subject(s): Social life and customs, Cherokee Indians 'New Echota letters' -- subject(s): History, Cherokee Indians, Cherokee language
What were the Cherokee Indians resources?
What were the Cherokee Indians resources? it was eating and selling things
Do Cherokee Indians register in Oklahoma?
registering in the roll in oklahoma for cherokee indians
What has the author Janet Klausner written?
Janet Klausner has written: 'Corn (Watch me read)' 'Sequoyah's gift' -- subject(s): Alphabet, Biography, Cherokee Indians, Cherokee language, Indians of North America, Juvenile literature, Writing
Why do Cherokee Indians look Asian?
Cherokee Indians look Asian because most Native Indians were decended from Asians
Were the Cherokee Indians friendly?
Yes, the Cherokee Indians were a very friendly tribe. They were the largest group of Indians in the United States.
What has the author C W Campbell written?
C. W. Campbell has written: 'Sequoyah' -- subject(s): Alphabet, Biography, Cherokee Indians, Cherokee language, Juvenile literature, Writing
What is the English to Cherokee translation for Nicole?
cherokee indians
After the Cherokee Indians were removed from Oklahoma how many survived?
After the Cherokee Indians were removed from Oklahoma 10,000 survived
