How did louisiana got its name?

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How did louisiana got its name?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Louisiana (New France) was named after Louis XIV, one of France's greatest and most powerful kings. When Ren㩭Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle claimed the territory drained by the Mississippi River for France, he named it La Louisiane, meaning "Land of Louis".

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