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"Texas" is a native American term meaning "friend" or "ally" .
texas is the geographical name for the state, however you need to look at spanish history of why they named it Texas Mexican history historychannel.com

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The name for the state of Texas comes from táyshay, a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai, meaning "friends" or "allies. The Caddoan language was spoken by the Caddo Indians.

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Texas means Friendship.

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