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,Zen,Zombie,Zodiac,Zigzag

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

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

K: Kind,Karma,Kundalini,Karate

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

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

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