Buenos Dias BeauTAYful TAYsearchers. It’s Mathematical Monday. T is For TEXAS 12.21.2025
🕶️Yes, "TAYsha" (or "Tejas") is a Caddo word that means
"friends" or "allies," and the Spanish adapted it to become the name of the state of Texas. The term was used by the Caddo people to describe themselves and other allied groups, and Spanish explorers adopted the word to refer to the area and its inhabitants.
- Meaning: The word means "friends" or "allies".
- Spanish adaptation: Spanish explorers first heard the word and transcribed it as Tejas.
- Evolution to English: Over time, the Spanish word was anglicized into "Texas".
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State motto: This origin is reflected in the state motto of Texas, "Friendship".

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