What does Cuba means?
The word Cuba might mean land, in accordance with the indigenous origin of the term originally from the Arawakan language of the Taíno culture. It could also mean cupola, according to new information provided by more recent studies, yet to be confirmed, in which a Hispanic-Arabic origin is attributed to the name of Cuba. However, contemporary Cubans are not that concerned about these matters. They are, nevertheless, proud of their country and their idiosyncrasies, today a result of a cultural syncretism that also, and perhaps more than anything, entails the “Cuban essence.
