Where does “アイオワ” come from?

アイオワ (Japanese) comes from English Iowa, from French Aiouez, from Dakota ayúxba — sleepy ones.

アイオワ (Japanese): (~)

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Ancestry of “アイオワ”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishIowaOne of the Native Americans formerly occupying...
2FrenchAiouez—
3Dakotaayúxbasleepy ones
Every word from Dakota ayúxba →Every word from French Aiouez →Every word from English Iowa →