New Jersey Cities with Lenape-Derived Names

Hoboken

Derived from the Lenape word Hopoocan, meaning "tobacco pipe." The area was used by the Lenape for hunting, fishing, and farming.

Manasquan

From the Lenape Menasquan, meaning "island of the good spirit." The Lenape believed a benevolent spirit resided on an island in the Manasquan River.

Pemberton

Comes from the Lenape Pembertonk, meaning "place where the people live." A Lenape village once stood where the town now sits.

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