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What do the different Toyota model names mean?

4Runner	Combines 4-wheel drive and off-road runner
Avalon	Portrays images of comfort spaciousness and sophistication
Camry	Japanese for "crown"
Celica	Spanish for "heavenly" or "celestial"
Corolla	The outer envelope or crowning portion of a flower
ECHO	Reflects wide-open spaces and a youthful voice
FJ Cruiser	The FJ Cruiser name comes from the FJ 40-series Land Cruiser first introduced in 1961
Highlander	Named after an inhabitant of the Scottish Highlands; conveys power, energy, and ruggedness
Land Cruiser	The name implies the ability to go anywhere
MR2	Mid-engine, Rear-wheel drive, 2 seater
Matrix	A rectangular arrangement of rows and columns -- fitting the cross-functional nature, the versatility, and the interior functionality of the vehicle
Prius	Derived from the Latin prefix meaning "to go before"
RAV4	Recreational Active Vehicle with 4WD
RAV4 EV	Recreational Active Vehicle with 4WD Electric Vehicle
Sequoia	Named after the great Sequoia tree to convey strength, longevity, and beauty
Sienna	Derived from the Italian city of Siena
Solara	Name portraying the radiance of the sun
Supra	Derived from the Latin prefix meaning "to surpass" or "go beyond"
Tacoma	From the Salish Indian word for the mountain that provided water to their tribe (later changed to Mount Rainier). The name suggests images of strength and power
Tundra	Term that conveys strength and ruggedness
Venza	Venza is a combination of the words “venture” and “Monza,” a city in Northern Italy with a race course named Autodromo Nazionare Monza.
Yaris	Yaris stems from a goddess in Greek mythology, named Charis, who was a symbol of beauty and elegance. We used the German expression of agreement, "ya", because we think this new name best symbolizes the car's broad appeal in styling and is representative of Toyota's next generation of global cars