Why nagaland is called nagaland?

Nagaland gets its name from the Naga people who are the indigenous inhabitants of this northeastern Indian state. The term "Naga" itself is believed to have originated from the Burmese word "naka" meaning "people with pierced ears" or "pierced noses," referring to the traditional practice of ear and nose piercing among Naga tribes. Another theory suggests it comes from the Assamese word "noga" meaning "naked," though this is considered less accurate. The British colonial administrators used "Naga" to refer to the various tribes in the region, and when India created the state in 1963, it was formally named Nagaland - literally "land of the Nagas." The state is home to 16 major tribes and several sub-tribes, each with distinct cultures and traditions.