About Michigan
The name "Michigan" is derived from the Ojibwe word "mishigamaa," which translates to "large water" or "large lake." It refers to the state's geography, as Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes, making it the only state in the United States to be entirely bordered by large bodies of water. The name reflects the significance of the lakes in shaping the state's identity, culture, and economy.
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Most individuals with the name Michigan are male.
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Here's how to represent Michigan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Michigan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.