Mnisota
Mnisota is a historical name associated with the region in the upper Midwest of North America that is today largely part of Minnesota, United States. In older maps and documents, the term appears in variant spellings such as Mnisota, reflecting early transliterations from Indigenous languages and European languages. Today, the spelling Minnesota is standard for the state.
Etymology and usage of the name trace back to Indigenous roots. The term is commonly linked to
Geographically, Mnisota referred to lands around the river systems feeding the region’s lakes, particularly the headwaters
History and modern significance. European exploration and fur trading began in the 17th century, with French
See also: Minnesota; Dakota language; Ojibwe language; toponymy.