How did Illinois get its name?

Answer 1

Illinois got its name from a tribe called Illiniwek.

The state of Illinois was named after the Illinois River. The river was named by French explorer Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle in 1679 after the Indians he found living along the banks. Illinois is the French spelling for the Illinois and Peoria Indian word "iliniwok," meaning men or warriors and perhaps referring to members of the Illinois tribe.
The state of Illinois was named after the Illinois River. The river was named by French explorer Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle in 1679 after the Indians he found living along the banks.Illinois is the French spelling for the Illinois and Peoria Indian word "iliniwok," meaning men or warriors and perhaps referring to members of the Illinois tribe.

Answer 2

The state of Iowa is named after the Iowa River. The river was named after the native people living near its banks called Ioways.

The state of Iowa, originally a territory of Wisconsin west of the Mississippi River, was named after the Iowa River.The Iowa River was named after the Iowa Indians who lived in the territory. The tribal name "Ayuxwa" was spelled by the French as "Ayoua" and by the English as "Ioway." "Ayuxwa" means "one who puts to sleep." (NETSTATE) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.

Answer 3

Like many states in America, especially in the Midwest, the name of Illinois comes from the native tribes that lived there when the white men first came - the Illinois people.

It comes from the Indian word Illini meaning a confederation of tribes. Illinois is the French interpretation of the Algonquin word for 'tribe of superior men'.

Answer 4

From the name of one American Native tribe occupying the northern part of that State, which was a member of a confederacy of Algonquian tribes.

Answer 5

Illinois is named after the tribe of Indians that inhabited the area.

Answer 6

Illinois was once mostly prairie lands.

Answer 7

The answer is " The Prairie State"

Answer 8

Illinois is named after ILLINI WEK