Arizona

Arizona Meaning & Origin

About Arizona
The name "Arizona" is derived from the Spanish word "arizonac," which is believed to have originated from the O'odham word "alĭ ṣonak," meaning "small spring." It refers to the state's diverse landscape, characterized by its arid desert regions and occasional oases or small springs. The name Arizona symbolizes the unique geographical features and natural beauty of the region.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Arizona are female.

Arizona Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARSN
🗽 NYSIIS
ASA
🔊 Soundex
A602050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH2 R IH0 Z OW1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌɛrɪˈzoʊnə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Arizona in Braille

Here's how to represent Arizona in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Arizona in braille

How to Spell the Name Arizona in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Arizona using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Arizona in sign language

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