Arizona
English (Rare) · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Arizona
The given name 'Arizona' is derived from the Spanish interpretation of the O'odham phrase "ali ṣonak," meaning "small spring," referring to a place with a little water.
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Etymology
The given name 'Arizona' is derived from the Spanish interpretation of the O'odham phrase "ali ṣonak," meaning "small spring," referring to a place with a little water. It is not traditionally used as a given name in any specific culture or religion, but gained modern use in English-speaking countries, notably the United States, inspired by the state name adopted in 1912.
Arizona currently ranks #2,156 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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