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Utah is named for the Ute Native American tribe that is native to the area. The Mormon Pioneers originally wanted to name the state "Deseret" which means honeybee, but government officials decided to name it "Utah" instead, which means "the top of the mountain" in the Ute language.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoUtah got it's name from the Native American tribe living in the area-- the Utes. The word Utah in the Ute language refers to the high elevation of the area. Utah was named for it's mountains.
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where did Utah get its name
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The Utah Utes.
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What is the name of Utah's flag?
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The cost is $360 to change your name in the state of Utah.
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What is the state Utah famous for?
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