Kansas State Name Origin

What does Kansas mean? Kansas comes from the Sioux Indian word for "south wind people." Photo of Clinton Lake, Kansas by John Charlton, Kansas Geological Survey. See All State Name Origins.

Source:	Kansas Geology and Topography Map: USGS Kansas Quick Facts: Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
Links:	Kansas Symbols: Kansas State Library All State Name Origins


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