Boricua
Boricua (outdated also Boriqueño ) is the self-name of the Puerto Ricans . It is derived from the old name Boriquén for the island of Puerto Rico.
etymology
The term comes from the word Boriken (also Boriquén , Borinquen or Borinquén ). Bo-ri-ke-n and in German means something like "The land of the brave and noble Lord" (English: "Great Land of the Valiant & Noble Lord" ) from the Taíno language and was used by the Taíno Indian population before the Arrival of the Spaniards used to designate the island of Puerto Rico.
use
The Puerto Ricans want to use this name to show their appreciation for the legacy of the former islanders, the Taíno. The name Boricua became popular among Puerto Ricans on the island and abroad through the use of the phrase “Yo soy Boricua” (“I am a Boricua”, or “I am a Puerto Rican”) to refer to themselves as Puerto Flag Ricans. Another common variant is Borincano , which means “from Borinquen ”.
Web links
- The historical roots of a Nation , Chief Petro Guanikeyu Torres
Individual evidence
- ↑ Chief Pedro Torres Guanikeyu: The Dictionary of the Taino Language . In: Taino Inter-Tribal Council Inc. . Archived from the original on February 13, 2006. Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved February 11, 2006.
