Is the name "Yakima" a native one? It doesn't sound European, so I assume it is! Maybe the origin of the name is worth mentioning? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sam Francis (talk • contribs) 14:50, December 24, 2003
- It comes from the Yakama tribe, which lived in the area. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.119.2.90 (talk • contribs) 10:34, June 9, 2004
- No good answer as to the origin of Yakima. Early spellings include Yookooman, Eyakima, Yacamah, and Yakama. No certainty as to the meaning of the word (uncertainty of native Indian names is common here) Probabilities include: "Black Bear", "People of the narrow river", "Growing Family", "Big Belly", "Runaway" and others. Sources:
- Beyond The Bend : A history of the Nile Valley in Washington State. Gossett, Gretta Petersen. Ye Galleon Press.
- Of Men and Mountains. William O. Douglas. Lyons Press
- (feel free to use the above in the main text if desired) User:Hikingbert 20:21, March 17, 2006
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