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Alabama was named for an Indian tribe native to the state.

Illinois was named for the Illiniwek, the tribal name of the Illini tribe.

Iowa, Ayuhwa, which is one of the tribal names of the Ioway Indian tribe.

Kansas, for the Kansa Indian tribe.

Missouri, for the Missouria Indian tribe native to the state.

North Dakota and South Dakota were named for the Dakota Sioux Indians.

Utah, for the Ute, an Indian tribe native to the state.

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