Where does “California” come from?
California comes from Spanish California, whose origin is unknown.
California (English): A region on the west coast of North America comprising the US state of California and the Baja California peninsula in Mexico; historically also including other areas in Alta California and Baja California
Definitions
- A region on the west coast of North America comprising the US state of California and the Baja California peninsula in Mexico; historically also including other areas in Alta California and Baja California
Ancestry of “California”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | California | — |