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  - WN.COM - Americas - 06/Jul 21:40

The Diverse Origins of Latin America’s Country Names

Latin American country names more often than not reflect the region’s blend of indigenous heritage, European exploration, and colonial administration. Some of the names honor explorers, while others derive from native languages. In some cases however, there are deep religious roots behind the origin of the names of some Latin American countries, especially in central America. Origin of Colombia’s name The name Colombia pays tribute to the Italian navigator Christopher Columbus, whose 1492 voyage under the Spanish crown opened the Americas to European exploration. Initially, “Colombia” was conceived as a poetic reference to all lands of the New World, collectively honoring Columbus’s...

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