maine

Maine · proper noun¹

The origin of the state's name is uncertain. It has been suggested that it was named after the province of Maine in France, and "later interpreted as signifying its status as the main part of the New England region", but others argue the name is originally from English main(e) (“mainland”). The state government says "there is no one, clear answer"; the name is first attested in 1622 and initially competed with several other names.

Maine · proper noun²

1. French · borrowed fromMaine
2. English todayMaine

From French Maine.

Maine · proper noun³

1. Latin · derived fromMeduāna
2. French · borrowed fromMaine
3. English todayMaine

From French Maine, from earlier Maienne, from Latin Meduāna, of uncertain origin. Doublet of Mayenne. Unrelated to the French province of the same name.

Maine · proper noun⁴

1. Irish · derived fromAn Mhaing
2. English todayMaine

From Irish An Mhaing

Maine · proper noun⁵

1. Old Irish · derived fromMaine
2. English todayMaine

From Old Irish Maine.