About Iowa
The name "Iowa" is derived from the Native American Dakota Sioux word "ayúxba," which means "sleepy ones" or "beautiful land." It refers to the Iowa tribe, a Native American group that once inhabited the region. The name Iowa symbolizes the peacefulness and natural beauty of the land, reflecting the state's rich Native American heritage and its serene landscapes.
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Here's how to represent Iowa in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Iowa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.