Taíno
names are used in the Caribbean.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Anacaona f Taíno, MexicanMeans "golden flower" in Taíno, from
ana "flower" and
caona "gold". This was the name of the
cacica (a female
cacique, or queen) who ruled the native Taíno (Arawak) people of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola when the conquistadors settled there in 1492... [
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Behechio m TaínoName of the king,cacique of the kingdom of Xaragua in Hispaniola. He was the older brother of Anacaona.
Caguax m Taíno (Archaic)Name of the cacique of the Turabo region of Puerto Rico at the time of the arrival of Columbus.
Caonabo m TaínoName of the king, cacique of Maguana a kingdom on the island of Hispaniola. He was married to Anacaona and was resisted Spanish rule.
Guacanagari m TaínoName of the king, cacique of Marian a kingdom on the island of Hispaniola. Marian was captured by the Spanish and Guacanagari fled.
Guarionex m TaínoFrom Taino "brave noble lord." Guarionex was the king, cacique of Magua, a kingdom on the island of Hispaniola. He was eventually captured by the Spanish after fleeing their attacks.
Hatuey m TaínoName of a Taino leader who fled from the Spanish to Cuba. When he was captured he was asked if wanted to be baptized so he could go to heaven. He then asked if the Spanish went to heaven. The priest answered yes and he said that he would not want to spend eternity with the Spanish because they where the most evil horrible people he had ever met... [
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Higuanama f TaínoName of the queen, cacique of the kingdom of Higuey on the island of Hispaniola.
Orocobix m Taíno (Archaic)Name of the cacique of the Jatibonicu region of Puerto Rico at the time of the arrival of Columbus.
Tahiris f Taíno (Rare)"Queen" The beautiful One who overcomes obstacles and reigns with grace. A luminary soft as the as the moon and as bright as the sun. Signified by the color purple indicating her royalty.
Urayoán m Spanish (Caribbean), TaínoName of a Taíno chief from the island of Puerto Rico. Chief Urayoán ordered the drowning of conquistador Diego de Salcedo to determine whether the Spanish were gods.