Meaning and Origin
What does the name Louisiana mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Louisiana
User Submitted Origins
French
62%
English
23%
African American
8%
Celtic
8%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Louisiana is of French origin and means "To bring light".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- A state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
Wiktionary
From French Louisiane, named for King Louis XIV of France.
- A state of the United States. Capital: Baton Rouge. Largest city: New Orleans.
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Louisiana was also found in the following language(s): Czech, Danish, Finnish, and Italian