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Modern American · Unisex name

Indiana

“land of Indians”

About the name Indiana

Indiana is a name of Modern American origin, meaning ‘land of Indians’. It is derived from the name of the U.S. state, which was named for the Native American tribes that inhabited the region. Indiana is often associated with a sense of adventure and exploration.

Meaning
land of Indians
Origin
Modern American
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
in-dee-AN-uh(4 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Indiana

  • Indiana Grace
  • Indiana Rose
  • Indiana Sky
  • Indiana Taylor
  • Indiana Morgan

Questions about Indiana

What does Indiana mean?
Indiana is a Modern American name meaning "land of Indians".
How do you pronounce Indiana?
Indiana is pronounced in-dee-AN-uh, with emphasis on the third syllable.

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