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Spanish explorers gave California its name. The name California comes from a mythical island in a 1510 Spanish book.
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What does California's name mean and what is its origin?
California is believed to be named after a mythical country ruled by Queen Califia described by early Spanish adventurers.
What does cupertino mean in spanish?
Cupertino is the name of a city in central California named after a saint. The origin of the name is Italian
What were the California 49ers named after?
The were named after the people who came to California during the gold rush in 1849.
Why is the Gulf of California named after California?
the gulf of California, in Mexico, is in baja California (lower California)
What is California's state tree named?
California Redwood
Is a guy named Earl one of the senators of California?
There has never yet been a US Senator named Earl from California. As of 2014, there is no one named Earl serving in the California state senate.
Was California named after a black queen?
No, California was not named after a black queen. The name "California" is believed to have originated from a Spanish novel published in the 16th century.
What element in the periodic table is named after a university?
The elements berkelium and californium are named after the University of California. Note that the latter element is named for the state of California as well as the University itself.
Californium why was it named after the state California?
It was discovered in a lab in California, USA.
Is there a Amsterdam in California?
There is an unincorporated area named Amsterdam in California, but that's it.
Why is the Lake Tahoe named that?
It was named after the lake located north of California
Who Cf in the periodic table named after?
Cf in the periodic table is named after the University of California, Berkeley, where the element was first discovered in 1950. The element californium was named after the state of California in the United States where the university is located.
