Chihuahua etymology

Etymology

The name "Chihuahua" has several possible origins:

• Nahuatl (Aztec language):

  • "Xicuahua": a dry and sandy place
  • "Xicahuaco": where the dogs live

• Rarámuri (Tarahumara language):

  • "Chyo-cho-hua": the place where the water springs

• Spanish:

  • "Chiguahueño" (derived from Nahuatl): an inhabitant of a dry place

Meaning

The name "Chihuahua" can mean:

• A dry and sandy place
• The place of the dogs
• The place of the springs
• A person from a dry place

Origin

The name "Chihuahua" was first used to refer to the valley where the city of Chihuahua is now located. The valley was inhabited by the Rarámuri (Tarahumara) people, who gave it the name "Chyo-cho-hua."

When the Spanish arrived in the area in the 16th century, they adopted the name "Chihuahua" and applied it to the settlement they established in the valley. The name eventually became associated with the state and city of Chihuahua.

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