I have read some Choctaw histories and the word okla is used in conjunction with the home places of the people before they were moved to Indian Territory in the 1800's. Does that figure into the current state name?
Does anyone know the origin of the state name Oklahoma?
The name OKLAHOMA actually means "red people," 'okla" meaning "people" and "homma" meaning "red." The name did come from the Choctaw Tribe. It was given this name after the Trail of Tears.
Reply:peasnapod2005 is right.
Reply:I'm fairly sure the state was named for the Okmolguee Indians who lived there before the settlers arrived.
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