Utah
American place name, Ute
"people of the mountains"
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Updated Thu Apr 24 2025
Utah Origin and Meaning
The name Utah is a girl's name meaning "people of the mountains".
This state name — it comes from the Ute tribe — has a strong but feminine sound.
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