At a Glance
- Origin
- Taíno (place name)
- Pronunciation
- KYOO-buh
Cuba is a Taíno (place name) name used for both boys and girls. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Cuba
Origin: Taíno (place name).
A common claim: Cuba is sometimes said to come from Latin for 'cradle' or 'to lie down/rest.' Actually: That's a coincidental mix-up with an unrelated Latin word — it isn't the source of the place name, which is Taíno in origin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cuba
KYOO-buhIPA /ˈkjuːbə/
Popularity of Cuba
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