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Sierra Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "sierra" is "mountain range, saw", and is used often for "girls".

Name
sierra
Meaning
mountain range, saw
Pronunciation
see-ehr-ah
Used for
girls
Syllables
3

Sierra Name Details

The name Sierra is of Spanish origin, derived directly from the Spanish word 'sierra', which means 'mountain range' or 'saw'. The word itself comes from the Latin 'serra', also meaning 'saw', due to the jagged, saw-tooth appearance of a mountain range. It began to be used as a given name in the United States in the latter half of the 20th century, likely inspired by the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. Its popularity grew significantly from the 1980s onwards, reflecting a broader trend of using nature-inspired and place names for children.

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