Sinaloa
/ˌsiː.nəˈloʊ.ə/noun
A state in western Mexico known for its diverse landscape and cultural heritage.
Did you know?The name Sinaloa is believed to derive from an indigenous word meaning 'place of the water', hinting at its rich natural resources and spiritual significance.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Uto-Aztecan
PUA
*sina
“water, stream, or river”
Uto-Aztecan
UA
*sinaw
“place of water or river”
Nahuatl
NAH
sinaloa
“place of abundant water”
16th Century
Spanish
Sinaloa
“adoption of the indigenous name into colonial Spanish, retaining the original meaning.”