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Arizona State Name Origin:
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The name Arizona is the Spanish interpretation of "arizuma," an Aztec Indian word that means "silver-bearing." It's also based on the Pima Indian word arizonac, meaning "little spring place." Many state names trace their origin to native American Indian languages. See 50 States - Name Origins. |
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Quick Facts - Arizona: Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
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50 States - Name Origins |
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