The Philippine Islands Have a Hidden Meaning?!

Did you know the Philippine islands have a hidden meaning?
These are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Let’s start with Luzon. Its name comes from “lusong,” a wooden rice mortar tied to the island’s rice culture. Spanish records later called the locals “Luçon,” and over time, that became Luzon.
Moving on to Visayas—the name is believed to trace back to the Sri Vijaya Empire, a powerful kingdom in Southeast Asia. Some historians suggest that ‘Vijaya’ evolved into ‘Bisaya,’ which later became Visayas.
Finally, Mindanao. The name comes from the Maguindanao people. The word is a combination of “Magin,” meaning “people,” and “danaw,” meaning “lake.” So, Mindanao simply translates to “people of the lake.”

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