Penn's woods.
It was my grandmother's middle name. She was Pennsylvania German. All I know.
Pennsylvania was named in honor of William Penn, the founder of the Pennsylvania Colony. The name "Pennsylvania" combines Penn's surname with the Latin word "sylva," meaning "woods" or "forest." The name was chosen by King Charles II of England to recognize the land grant he gave to William Penn in 1681.
Philadelphia.
The offical name of Pennsylvania is Commonwealth Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania's name was chosen by William Penn, the state's founder, in honor of his father Admiral William Penn. The name "Pennsylvania" translates to "Penn's Woods" and reflects the Admiral's family name along with the state's abundant forests.
It means "Penns- Woods". Named after William Penn.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
"Cocalico" is a term that refers to either the Cocalico Creek in Pennsylvania or the Cocalico Valley region in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The name is believed to have Native American or Lenape origins, but its precise meaning is uncertain.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
"Pennsylvania" is from the last name of William Penn, the Latin word for "wooded," sylvanus (an alternative spelling of silvanus), and the common place-name suffix -ia. It's usually explained as meaning "Penn's Woods."
Yes, the name "Pennsylvania" is derived from the Latin words "Sylvania," meaning "woods" or "forest," and "Penn," referring to Admiral William Penn, the father of the colony's founder, William Penn. Thus, Pennsylvania can be interpreted as "Penn's Woods." The name reflects the vast forests that were characteristic of the region when it was established in the 17th century.