Can you name the Origin of State Names?

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Creek Indian for 'we stay here'
Means 'red' in Spanish
Sioux word for 'beautiful land' or 'one who puts to sleep'
Named after French King Louis XIV
Likely from Chippewa word for 'great water'
From Algonquin word for 'muddy water'
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Origin of State Names Quiz

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