Delaware Name Meaning

The name Delaware has multiple meanings and origins. It can refer to:

1. Delaware as a Place: - Delaware is the name of a state in the United States, located in the Mid-Atlantic region. The state was named after the Delaware River, which was named in turn after Sir Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, an English nobleman and the first English colonial governor of Virginia. Delaware became a state in 1787, and its capital city is Dover.