Kansas
American state name
"people of the west wind"
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Kansas Origin and Meaning
The name Kansas is a boy's name meaning "people of the west wind".
A rare geographical option which was given to six boys and fourteen girls in a recent year, Kansas is known for its prairies, sunflowers, and barbeque food. Also associated with The Wizard of Oz and the Old Wild West, the actual meaning of the state's name comes from that of a local tribe and has often been said to mean "people of the west wind".