What does Burkina Faso mean?

The name 'Burkina Faso' is a combination of two words from different languages. 'Burkina' comes from the Mossi language and means 'upright' or 'incorruptible'. 'Faso' comes from the Dyula language and means 'fatherland' or 'homeland'. Therefore, the name 'Burkina Faso' can be interpreted as 'the land of the incorruptible people' or 'the fatherland of the upright ones'.