What does Tahoe mean in Indian?
What does Tahoe mean in Indian? Lake Tahoe's name actually originates from the Washoe language. Although the name has gone through many changes throughout the years, in 1945, California legislatures officially named the lake “Lake Tahoe” based on the indigenous name meaning “big water.”
Why is it named Tahoe?
The name Tahoe comes from a mispronunciation of the Washoe Native American name for Lake Tahoe, da ow a ga, which means, “edge of the lake.”