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Origins and Etymologies of U.S. State Names - Arizona
Knowing your state bird, flower or bug might be a good ice breaker while waiting in line at the DMV, but how many people actually know the origin of their state's name? The etymologies of some U.S. state names are more obvious than others, derived from the Spanish or French tongue. Though, more than half of the U.S. state names come from Native American tribal languages, with several still a mystery to scholars and historians. The state name of Arizona caused a grand canyon of confusion. It has been noted as originating from an Aztec word for "bearing silver" or possibly the more native origin from the O'odham language meaning "having a little spring" or "place of the small spring". Historians have argued, convincingly, that the Arizona territory was densely inhabitant by both the Basque people from Spain and France and 5 varieties of Oak trees. In that respect, Arizona's name comes from the Basque words, "artiz", meaning oak tree, and "ona", meaning good; thus Arizona's origin being "place of the good oak tree." While historians continue to debate both sides, maybe Arizonians could mash it up with 'a little spring by a silver mine with good Oak trees.' |
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