Zitkala-ša
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: Zany,Zigzag,Zodiac,Zombie,Zen
I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate
T: Tacky,Touchy,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Tireless,Testy,Talkative
K: Karma,Kind,Kundalini,Karate
A: Angry,Argumentative,Aggressive,Action,Assertive,Ambitious
L: Luscious,Languid,Lazy,Legal,Lover,Liaison,Lovely
S: Social Standing,Sex,Success,Sensuality,Security,Status,Solidity
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.