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Unlock the History and Meaning of the Name Alabama
A Name Rooted in History Alabama is primarily recognized as the name of a U.S. state, but its origins lie in the indigenous languages of the Southeastern Woodlands. It’s believed to derive from the Alabama River, which itself comes from the Muskogean word *alibamu*, meaning “people of the Alabama River” or “the people of the […]
October 17, 2025
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