Nebraska - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Nebraska \n(e)-bras-

is of Native American Indian origin, and its meaning is "flat water". Place name. The name of the states derives from a Sioux Indian word.

Nebraska is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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