The Hebrew word for India also means turkey. Though strictly speaking a turkey is called an "India rooster". But still.

Might have more to do with where each group of people thought turkeys originated, and named the bird after the country. But that's just a guess.

Julie smile

Mulder: Imagine if you could come back and take out five people who had caused you to suffer. Who would they be?
Scully: I only get five?
Mulder: I remembered your birthday this year, didn't I, Scully?

(The X-Files)