The name of the state of Idaho was made up by George M. Willing. He claimed it was a Native American word that meant "gem of the mountains."
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In 1863, Congress designated the Idaho Territory with the erroneous understanding that Idaho was a Shoshone word meaning Gem of the Mountains. In spite of the misunderstanding concerning the origin of the name the state continues to be known as the "Gem State" and the "Gem of the Mountains".
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It means Gem.
The state of Idaho is known as the Gem State because it has so many natural resources. This includes steep canyons, snow capped mountains, lakes, rapids, and rugged cliffs.
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It means precious gem
Ity means "precious gem"
Pearl means "a gem of the sea."