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How did Mizoram get its name?

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Map highlighting the northeastern Indian state of Mizoram in orange, with its capital Aizawl marked. Surrounding countries including Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the Maldives are shown in relation to India, with major bodies of water like the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean labeled. — Mizoram Mizoram, India.

The name Mizoram translates to "Land of the Mizos." The term Mizo is a local designation meaning "highlanders," which refers to the indigenous groups residing in the region.1

Before adopting its current name, the region was known as the Lushai Hills District of Assam. It was renamed the Mizo Hills District in 1954, became a centrally administered union territory under the name Mizoram in 1972, and finally achieved statehood in 1987.1