Zitkala-ša Name meanings & History

Native American (Dakota Sioux). Zitkala-ša means "Red Bird" in the Dakota Sioux language. It is a combination of the words Zitkala, meaning "bird," and ša, meaning "red.". Means "red bird" from Lakota ziŋtkála "bird" and šá "red". This name was adopted by a Yankton Dakota writer and political activist, birth name Gertrude Simmons (1876-1938). Zitkala-ša is a unique name with strong cultural significance. It may be more commonly used within Native American communities.

Zodiac Sign of Zitkala-ša: Zigzag Pisces

Synonyms of Zitkala-ša:

Z: Zombie,Zodiac,Zen,Zany,Zigzag

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

T: Tacky,Touchy,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Talkative,Testy,Tireless

K: Kundalini,Karate,Karma,Kind

A: Angry,Ambitious,Argumentative,Action,Aggressive,Assertive

L: Liaison,Lovely,Luscious,Lazy,Lover,Languid,Legal

S: Sex,Success,Sensuality,Solidity,Social Standing,Status,Security

Zitkala-ša is:

• a Common name
• a Delicate name
• a Informal name
• a Modern name
• a Refined name

Famous People

The most well-known person with the name Zitkala-ša is the activist, writer, and musician herself. She wrote several books, including "American Indian Stories" and "Old Indian Legends," and was a vocal critic of the boarding school system that sought to erase Native American culture. Zitkala-ša also composed numerous songs and was a skilled pianist and violinist.