Nevis
[ˈnɛvɪs]Meaning
from Spanish Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, Our Lady of the Snows
Background Story
The name Nevis comes from the Spanish phrase Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, which translates as Our Lady of the Snows, and was given by the island's Spanish discoverers. It first appeared on maps in the 16th century. The island had earlier been named Oualie, translated as "land of beautiful waters", by the Kalinago, and Dulcina, "Sweet Island", by early British settlers.
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