What origin is the name Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Pennsylvania?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Pennsylvania — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Pennsylvania

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Unisex

English

4 syllables

Pennsylvania is an English unisex name meaning "Penns land.".

Parents who choose Pennsylvania pick a unisex name from the English tradition, meaning "Penns land.". At 12 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: English
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Penns land.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Pennsylvania

What does Pennsylvania mean?

Pennsylvania is a unisex name of English origin meaning "Penns land.".

How popular is Pennsylvania?

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