What does Chihuahua mean in Spanish?

“Chihuahua” is the name of a state in northern Mexico, and that’s where the Chihuahua dog breed gets their name. The word itself doesn’t have a specific Spanish-language meaning, such as “tiny” or “dog,” it simply refers to the geographic region. (The breed is believed to have originated there.) So when someone says “Chihuahua” in Spanish, they might be talking about the place, not the dog, unless the context makes it clear.