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2006-08-19 05:53:51 · 4 answers · asked by kafu 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
No, the real meaning of "California" is composed by two Latin words: Calida ( Hot ) and Fornax ( Oven ). It was originally said by the Spanish conquer Hernán Cortéz when he arrived to the Baja California peninsula ( he thought BC was an island) because it was a desert. Hope this helps to you.
2006-08-19 07:07:10 · answer #1 · answered by Sol de la Noche 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would be very surprised if there's a "fornication" explanation in the name, particularly at the time of invasion of the place by Spanish catholics :) Seems there are several opinions on the origin of the name. Strangely enough, one involves the French medieval "Chanson de Roland", where the word "Califerne" is used, and its meaning is not sure.
2006-08-19 14:04:53 · answer #2 · answered by a_t_c_h_o_u_m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the name is based on a goddess named Calafia, I don't know who's goddess or anything else about her.
2006-08-19 13:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by jxt299 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sol de la Noche got it right!
2006-08-20 17:46:54 · answer #4 · answered by Joe_D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋