Kansas

American state name

"people of the west wind"

Kansas Origin and Meaning

The name Kansas is a boy's name meaning "people of the west wind".

A rare geographical option which has never been given to more than 12 baby boys per year in the US, but is familiar to everyone. The actual meaning of the state's name, which comes from that of a local tribe, is unknown, but it has often been said to mean "people of the west wind".