Sierra is both a surname and a given name. It is the Spanish word for saw or mountain range, and as such it connotes strength and groundedness. It originates from the Galicia and Asturias regions of northern Spain.
Notable people with the name include:
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Álvaro Sierra (born 1967), Colombian road cyclistJavier Sierra (born 1971), Spanish journalistJessica Sierra (born 1985), American Idol 4 contestantNadine Sierra (born 1988), American operatic sopranoRubén Sierra (born 1965), professional baseball playerGiven name:
Sierra Boggess (born 1982), American theatre actressSierra Casady (born c. 1980), American musician, band member of CocoRosieSierra Hull (born 1991), American musicianSierra Kusterbeck (born 1990), American musician, band member of VersaEmergeSierra McCormick (born 1997), American actressSierra Noble (born 1990), Canadian musicianSierra Swan (born 1978), American musician and daughter of Billy Swan