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1. www.bia.gov › origin-names-us-statesOrigin of Names of US States - Indian Affairs

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   Jan 4, 1974 · From Algonquin word "Mishigamaw," meaning “big lake” or “great water,” deriving its name from the lake of the same name. Also said to be from "Michi" meaning "great" and "Gama" meaning “water.”. MINNESOTA: From Sioux word meaning "cloudy water" or “sky-tinted water,” deriving its name from the river of the same name.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_state_andList of state and territory name etymologies of the United ...

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   Several of the states that derive their names from names used for Native peoples have retained the plural ending in "s": Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, and Texas. One common naming pattern has been as follows: Native tribal group → River → Territory → State.

   State Name	Date First Attested In Original Language	Language Of Origin	Word (s) In Original Language
   Alabama	April 19, 1692	Choctaw / Alabama	alba amo / Albaamaha
   Alaska	December 2, 1666	Aleut via Russian	alaxsxaq via Аляска (Alyaska)
   Arizona	February 1, 1883	Basque	aritz ona
   Arizona	February 1, 1883	Oʼodham via Spanish	ali ṣona-g via Arizonac[7]

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3. theculturetrip.com › north-america › usaThis Is How Illinois Got Its Name - Culture Trip

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   Mar 7, 2018 · That’s Illi-noy—no pesky “s” at the end. However, most Illinoisans likely don’t know how the state got its unusual name. Illinois was named after the Illinois River, which was named by French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in an attempt to map the region’s many rivers and waterways. The French explored the area in ...

4. www.50states.com › origins-of-state-namesDiscovering State Names: How Each State Got Its Name

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   On August 21, 1959, Hawaii joined the United States as its 50th state. Idaho. The origin of Idaho ’s state name is from a fabricated Native American word. A lobbyist named George M. Willing suggested the name “Idaho” for a new territory created by the U.S. Congress in the early 1860s.

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6. www.usatoday.com › picture-gallery › moneyHow each state got its name: Half of them from Native ...

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   Jul 2, 2020 · 'Texas' comes from a word that means 'friends': How each state got its name 24/7 Wall Street The story of the United States begins in the East and the South and is reflected in the origin of the ...

7. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 31100How All 50 States Got Their Names - Mental Floss

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   Oct 30, 2024 · Kentucky is one of four commonwealths in the 50 states, and its moniker is among the most mysterious of state names. It’s possible it comes from the Wyandot word ken-tah-ten, or “land of ...

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   How did Illinois get its name?

   • That’s Illi-noy—no pesky “s” at the end. However, most Illinoisans likely don’t know how the state got its unusual name. Illinois was named after the Illinois River, which was named by French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in an attempt to map the region’s many rivers and waterways.

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   Why is Texas called Texas?

   • The State is named for its principal river, which has been interpreted as meaning "bend in the river." However, this has not been substantiated, and the meaning is considered to be lost. TEXAS.:

   Origin of Names of US States - Indian Affairs

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   When did Illinois become a state?

   • The word “Illinois” is derived from the Algonquian language and means “tribe of superior men” or “men of men.” The region remained under French control until the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 when it became part of the United States. On December 3, 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the United States.

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   What is the meaning of the name Illinois?

   • ILLINOIS: From the Illini Indian word meaning "men" or "warriors,” supplemented by the French adjective ending "ois..” INDIANA: Presumably named from the fact that the land lying along the Ohio River was purchased from the Indians. Others claim it was named for the Indian tribes who settled in western Pennsylvania.

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   How did Idaho get its name?

   • British explorer Captain James Cook is credited with introducing the name to the Western world during his visit to the islands in 1778. On August 21, 1959, Hawaii joined the United States as its 50th state. The origin of Idaho ’s state name is from a fabricated Native American word.

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   Is Illinois a French name?

   • Illinois isn’t the version of the name; rather, it is the French pronunciation of the original word. The word Illinois is derived from the Native American word “iliniwok” or “ illiniwek,” which literally means “best people”; it was used to refer to the 10 to 12 tribes found around the river.

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9. www.iheart.com › content › 2022/09/15-the-surprisingThe Surprising Story Behind How Illinois Got Its Name

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   Sep 15, 2022 · According to Culture Trip: "Illinois was named after the Illinois River, which was named by French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, in an attempt to map the region’s many rivers and waterways. The French explored the area in the early 1600s and gave names to different villages and rivers based on the things and people they ...