The state named after the Indian name "Wauregan" is Connecticut. The term is believed to refer to the Pequot word for "long tidal river," which reflects the state's geography. Connecticut's rich Native American history is reflected in its name and cultural heritage.
No state got its name from the Algonquin word "wauregan", but it IS the name of a city in Connecticut. Despite the fact that "wauregan" sounds very much like "Oregon", nearly all historians and etymologists believe that the state's name comes from a different source.
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Kansas, which is named after the Kansas River, which is named for the Kansas Indians.
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.
The name Arizona is the Spanish interpretation of 'arizuma,' an Aztec Indian word that means 'silver-bearing.'
Roanoke is an Indian name
The cowboy in "Indian in the Cupboard" is named Boone.
The name Michigan is based on the Chippewa Indian word "meicigama" meaning great water, and refers to the Great Lake.
The state named after the Chippewa (Ojibwe) Indian word is Minnesota. The name comes from the word "Mnisota," which means "clear blue water" or "cloudy water," referring to the region's many lakes and rivers. Minnesota is known for its natural beauty and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.
The first Indian satellite was named Aryabhata, launched on April 19, 1975. It was named after the ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer.