Calabasas got its name from the Spanish word "calabaza," meaning "pumpkin" or "gourd," which was abundant in the area. The name was given by the early Spanish settlers when they observed an abundance of wild pumpkins in the region.
Calabasas got its name from the Spanish word "calabaza," which means "pumpkin" or "gourd." The area around Calabasas was known for its abundance of wild pumpkins and gourds, leading Spanish explorers to name the area "Las Calabasas" in the late 18th century. Over time, the name was Anglicized to "Calabasas."