Where does “Inca” come from?
Inca comes from Quechua inka, a word of unknown origin and meaning that referred to a ruler or member of the Quechua-speaking empire in South America.
Inca (English): A member of the group of Quechuan peoples of...
Definitions
- A member of the group of Quechuan peoples of...
Ancestry of “Inca”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Quechua | inka | emperor, male of royal blood |
Words derived from “Inca”