Jamaika

jah-MAY-kah'juh-MAY-kuh'3 syllables
🇬🇧English
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MEANING

Referring to the island nation of Jamaica

ORIGIN

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ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Taino word 'Xaymaca', meaning 'Land of Wood and Water'

CULTURAL NOTES

Jamaika is often associated with vibrant culture, music, and warmth.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Jamaica comes from the indigenous Taino people who inhabited the Caribbean before European colonization.

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Jamaika - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations