Save Type Political Subdivision Usage English (Australian), English (British), English (American) Pronounced Pron. /ˈkwɪːnz.ˌlæːnd/(Australian English) /ˈkwiːnz.lænd/(British English) /ˈkwiːnz.lənd/(American English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Named after Queen Victoria (1819–1901). This is the name of a state of Australia.