Nevada Name Origin

What does Nevada mean? The name Nevada comes from the Spanish Sierra Nevada (which is also a mountain range in Spain), or snow-covered mountain range. "Nevada" is the spanish feminine form of "covered in snow." Aerial view of Sierra Nevada high country in winter photo © Copyright 2007 Roy Tennant - FreeLargePhotos.com

Source:	Nevada Quick Facts: Ben's Guide to US Government
Links:	Nevada Facts: Nevada Legislature This Was Nevada: Nevada Dept. of Cultural Affairs Name Origins - 50 States

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