Who named Okeechobee?

Okeechobee, the name of the lake and the surrounding area in Florida, comes from the Seminole language, where "Okeechobee" is interpreted to mean "big water." The name was adopted by European settlers in the 19th century. The area was previously inhabited by indigenous peoples, including the Seminole and Miccosukee tribes, who had their own names for the lake before it was named Okeechobee.