About Colorado
The name "Colorado" is derived from the Spanish word "colorado," meaning "colored red." It refers to the reddish-brown color of the Colorado River, which runs through the state. The name was given by Spanish explorers in the 16th century and eventually became the official name of the state of Colorado in the United States.
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Most individuals with the name Colorado are male.
The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Colorado in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Colorado using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.