Iowa

Iowa Meaning & Origin

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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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 AH0 W AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈaɪəwə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iowa in Braille

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

The name Iowa in braille

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

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.

The name Iowa in sign language

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