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What does the baby name Pennsylvania mean? Learn about what Pennsylvania means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Pennsylvania - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Pennsylvania
P-E-N-N-S-Y-L-V-A-N-I-A, is a 12-letter male given name.
Meaning of Pennsylvania
Penn's wood land.
Origin of Pennsylvania
The name 'Pennsylvania' is derived from the English language. It is a combination of two words: 'Penn', which is derived from the surname of William Penn, the founder of the Pennsylvania colony, and 'sylvania', which is derived from the Latin word 'sylvanus', meaning 'wooded' or 'forest'.
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Popularity of Pennsylvania
As 'Pennsylvania' is not traditionally used as a given name, it does not have a recorded popularity ranking in baby name databases or official records.
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Etymology of Pennsylvania

The name 'Pennsylvania' is a compound word, with 'Penn' representing the surname of William Penn and 'sylvania' signifying a wooded or forested area. It is often used as a geographical name to refer to the state of Pennsylvania in the United States.

Cultural Significance of Pennsylvania

The name 'Pennsylvania' holds cultural significance as it is the name of one of the original thirteen colonies of the United States. Pennsylvania played a crucial role in the founding and development of the United States, and its name is synonymous with American history and democracy.