Indiana
[ˌɪn.diˈæn.ə]Meaning
derived from the name of the state in the USA, which means 'land of Indians'
Background Story
The name Indiana is famously associated with the state in the United States, which was named for its early Native American inhabitants. It has been popularized in various forms of media, including the 'Indiana Jones' film franchise, where the character Indiana Jones is an adventurous archaeologist.
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