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This Map Shows The Literal Translation Of State Names And Their Origins

South Carolina

Meaning: In Honor of King Charles I

Language: From the Latin word for “Charles”

Flickr | Alistair Nicol

South Dakota

Meaning: South Ally

Language: Sioux Native American

Flickr | dean.franklin

Tennessee

Meaning: The Bends of a River

Language: Native American origin

Getty Images | Michael Shroyer

Texas

Meaning: Friend

Language: Spanish

Flickr | Daxis

Utah

Meaning: People of the Mountains

Language: Spanish based on Ute

Flickr | Matt Machin

Vermont

Meaning: Green Mountain

Language: French

Flickr | Richard Ricciardi

Virginia

Meaning: Country of the Virgin

Language: English

Flickr | TexasExplorer98

Washington

Meaning: Home of the First President

Language: English

Flickr | MooseNut12

West Virginia

Meaning: West of the Country of the Virgin

Language: English

Getty Images

Wisconsin

Meaning: River Running Through a Red Place

Language: English/French/Native American

Flickr | newagecrap

RELATED: Here Are The Weirdest Roadside Attractions In Every State

Wyoming

Meaning: At the Big River Flat

Language: Native American origin

Flickr | Kyla Duhamel

Updated 8/14/17 to better reflect the etymology of several state names and highlight the conflicting research that exists around the meanings of state names.

 

(Sources: Simplemost and Expedia)

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