Guadalcanal etymology

Etymology:

The name "Guadalcanal" is derived from two words in the local Nggela language:

• "Guada" - meaning "crocodile"
• "Canal" - meaning "path" or "channel"

Meaning:

Thus, the full meaning of Guadalcanal is "path of the crocodiles."

Origin:

The name was given to the island by the Spanish explorer Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira in 1568. Mendaña and his crew encountered numerous crocodiles while exploring the island's rivers. They named the island "Guadelcanal" in reference to the crocodiles and the narrow channel they had to navigate to reach the island's interior.

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