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Many places throughout the state of Indiana take their names from Native American indigenous languages. This list includes counties, townships and towns. Some of the names have been 'anglicized', while others have been translated into English or French. The primary Native American languages in Indiana are Miami and Potawatomi; both are dialects of Algonquin. Some places names are derived from other native languages, such as Sauk, Shawnee, and Delaware, although these tribes were not originally found in Indiana.The name of Indiana means 'land of the Indians' or "Indian Land."

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  • Many places throughout the state of Indiana take their names from Native American indigenous languages. This list includes counties, townships and towns. Some of the names have been 'anglicized', while others have been translated into English or French. The primary Native American languages in Indiana are Miami and Potawatomi; both are dialects of Algonquin. Some places names are derived from other native languages, such as Sauk, Shawnee, and Delaware, although these tribes were not originally found in Indiana.The name of Indiana means 'land of the Indians' or "Indian Land." (en)
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  • Many places throughout the state of Indiana take their names from Native American indigenous languages. This list includes counties, townships and towns. Some of the names have been 'anglicized', while others have been translated into English or French. The primary Native American languages in Indiana are Miami and Potawatomi; both are dialects of Algonquin. Some places names are derived from other native languages, such as Sauk, Shawnee, and Delaware, although these tribes were not originally found in Indiana.The name of Indiana means 'land of the Indians' or "Indian Land." (en)
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  • List of place names of Native American origin in Indiana (en)
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