What is the original meaning of the word America?

Answer 1

It comes from the first name of Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian explorer who first landed on the American mainland. When writing about his exploits he used the Latin name Americus Vespucius which in turn led to America, as most country names end in a letter "a"

Answer 2

I believe that the original name of America (My Country Tis of Thee) was derived from the British national anthem, God Save the King or Queen, by way of a German adaptation. I believe that the original name of America (My Country Tis of Thee) was derived from the British national anthem, God Save the King or Queen, by way of a German adaptation.

Answer 3

The United States of America