Gila River - Variant Names

Variant Names

The Gila River has also been known as:

  • Akee-mull
  • Apache de Gila
  • Brazo de Miraflores
  • Cina`ahuwipi (Chemehuevi language)
  • Hah-quah-sa eel (Yuma language)
  • Hela River
  • Jila River
  • Rio Azul
  • Rio Gila
  • Rio de las Balsas
  • Rio del Nombre Jesus
  • Rio del los Apostoles
  • Zila River
  • Xila River
  • Keli Akimel

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