Minnesota Name Meaning & Origin
/MIN-uh-soh-tuh/Name Origin
The name 'Minnesota' originates from the Dakota language, where 'Mnisota' means 'cloudy water' or 'sky-tinted water.' It was adopted as the name of the state in the United States, reflecting the region's indigenous heritage and the prominent lakes and waterways in the area.
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Minnesotan (American) 85% -
Minnesotan (American) 10%
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Minnesotan (American) 5%
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Name Details
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Minnesota
Famous individuals associated with Minnesota include Prince, a legendary musician and performer; Bob Dylan, the iconic singer-songwriter born in Duluth; and Jesse Ventura, a former professional wrestler and governor of Minnesota.
Minnesota Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 11
People with this name tend to be: Intuitive, spiritual and illuminating (Master Number).