Cuba

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Disputed; likely from Taíno cubao(“abundant fertile land”) or coabana(“great place”).

From Portuguese Cuba, possibly of Arabic origin.


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Cuba

said to be from Taino (Arawakan) Cubanacan, the name of the people who occupied the island. Related: Cuban (1829), hence Cuban heel (1908); Cuban Missile Crisis (October 16-28, 1962).