Where does “Kentucky” come from?
Kentucky (French) comes from English Kentucky — Formally known as the Commonwealth of Kentucky, one of four such states known as Commonwealths.
Ancestry of “Kentucky”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Kentucky | Formally known as the Commonwealth of Kentucky, one of four such states known as Commonwealths |