Wekiwa or Wekiva?
So, which is it? This has confused me for a while now.
I stumbled onto this YouTube video, and at around 2:10 into the video he explains very succinctly:
- “Wekiwa” and “Wekiva” are both Indian words.
- “Wekiwa” means “Water flowing from the ground, or a spring”
- “Wekiva” means “Water flowing above the ground”
Therefore, when referring to the spring, or park, it’s “Wekiwa”. When referring to the river itself, it’s “Wekiva”.
WONDER NO LONGER.
Of course, you are refering to the Central Florida Wekiwa Springs, Wekiva River. There is also a Wekiva River in Levy County. Its source, Wekiva, with a “v” Spring.
At keast there are only two Wekiva Rivers. In contrast to the many “Blue” Sprijngs in Florida.
Oh wow, good to know. That isn’t confusing at ALL. 🙂