# etymology of California

> origin of the name California

**Wikidata**: [Q3207221](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3207221)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etymology_of_California)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/etymology-of-california


## References

1. [California, Calafia, Khalif: The Origin of the Name "California". KCET. 2015](https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/departures/california-calafia-khalif-the-origin-of-the-name-california)
2. [Online Etymology Dictionary](https://www.etymonline.com/word/California)