Hispaniola etymology

Etymology:

• Hispania (Latin): The Roman name for the Iberian Peninsula, which included the island.
• -ola (Spanish diminutive suffix): Meaning "small" or "little."

Meaning:

Little Spain

Origin:

The name "Hispaniola" was given to the island by Christopher Columbus during his first voyage in 1492. He named it after the resemblance of its landscape to the Spanish countryside. The name was later used by other European explorers and settlers.

Other Names:

• Ayiti (Taíno language): The name given to the island by its indigenous Taíno inhabitants, meaning "mountainous land."
• Quisqueya (Taíno language): Another name used by the Taíno to refer to the island, meaning "mother of all lands."

Modern Usage:

Hispaniola is the name of an island located in the Caribbean Sea, shared by the two countries:

• Haiti: Occupies the western third of the island.
• Dominican Republic: Occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island.

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