At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named for the Kansa (Kaw) people, often translated 'people of the south wind'
- Origin
- Siouan, via the U.S. state and river
- Pronunciation
- KAN-zəs
Kansas is a Siouan, via the U.S. state and river name used for both boys and girls meaning “named for the Kansa (Kaw) people, often translated 'people of the south wind'”.
Meaning & Origin of Kansas
Meaning: Named for the Kansa (Kaw) people, often translated 'people of the south wind'.
Origin: Siouan, via the U.S. state and river.
How to Pronounce Kansas
KAN-zəsIPA /ˈkænzəs/
