Many states and towns in America were named after places or royalty in England while others come from Spanish words. However, many states and cities in this country also come from Native American (Indian) words. Let’s see if you can match the states’ name to its Indian meaning. If you know where these Native American nations lived, it will help you match these.

Michigan	means “land of the Indians.”

Minnesota	Algonquin Indian word meaning, “at the big hill.”

Indiana		Chippewa Indian words meaning, “great water.”

Massachusetts	Sioux Indian meaning, “cloudy water” or “sky-tinted water”

There are many more states and cities with Indian origins.
Do you live in a city or state that comes from an Indian word?
Like Natchez, Mississippi or Cherokee, North Carolina? If so, post it below.

Deborah Tukua, of Cherokee descent!
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