Meaning and Origin
What does the name Seattle mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Seattle
User Submitted Origins
Native American
90%
English
10%
International Interest
Also see international interest
Other Dictionary Sources
- A major port of entry and the largest city in Washington; located in west central Washington on the protected waters of Puget Sound with the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Range and Mount Rainier visible to the south and east; an aerospace and computer center; site of the University of Washington
Wiktionary
Named after Chief Seattle, from Lushootseed siʔaɫ, pronounced [ˈsiʔaːɬ].
- A seaport and the largest city in Washington, United States, and the county seat of King County.
Seattle was also found in the following language(s): Portuguese