Where does “kìí” come from?

kìí (Yoruba) comes from English key, from English cay, from Spanish Cayo, from Taíno cayo — small island.

kìí (Yoruba): key

Definitions

  1. key

Ancestry of “kìí”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishkeyAn object designed to open and close a lock; An...
2EnglishcayA small, low island largely made of sand or coral
3SpanishCayokey island
4Taínocayosmall island

Words derived from “kìí”

Every word from Taíno cayo →Every word from Spanish Cayo →Every word from English cay →