Tohono: TOH-hoh-noh (The “TOH” is pronounced like “toe,” the “hoh” is soft, like “hoe,” and the “noh” is similar to “no.”) means “desert” in the Tohono O’odham language. It is part of the phrase Tohono O’odham, which translates to “Desert People.” The word reflects the deep connection the Tohono O’odham people have with the Sonoran Desert, where they have lived for centuries. Their culture, traditions, and way of life are closely tied to the desert environment.
