About Kentucky
The name "Kentucky" is derived from the Wyandot Native American word "Ken-tah-ten," meaning "land of tomorrow" or "meadowland." It was chosen as the name for the state of Kentucky when it was admitted to the United States in 1792. The name reflects the hope and potential for future growth and development in the region.
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Most individuals with the name Kentucky are male.
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Here's how to represent Kentucky in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kentucky using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.