Name Origins

By Grace

Florida and Miami are two of the world's greatest attractions. Many people though do not know the origin of their names which are very interesting.Florida was named Pascua Florida, which means Flowery Easter. Ponce de Leon discovered it and named it in 1513.

Miami's name comes from the word Mayami which means big water. This word is from a Native American origin.

 

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