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Saturday 6 July 2024

Aruba’s neighborhoods; the meaning behind their names

Just like any other country, Aruba The best historians were able to de-
has unique and beautifully named duce is that this name came to be
neighborhoods that all form a part because of a miscommunication
of its culture and development. between Van Spengler and the na-
Many of these names have a his- tives who were living on the island.
torical background and meaning In the Arawak/Taino language one
that teaches us about the island can find the word Anaiboa, which
and its rich culture every day. consists of Ana meaning flower
or the best and Iboa; the juice of
With this series, we want to take you a cassava, which together would later, this area was used as a ter- area given by a tenant to the land
on a journey of discovery, where mean “the best juice of a cassa- rain for training of shooting by mi- that was rented to him.
you’ll learn not only the beautiful va”. litia and latero n Korps Mariniers
names but the history behind it that (the marines of Aruba). By the end The biggest probability that histo-
gives it life and meaning. If one assumes that the actual of the previous century a large part rians believe is that it comes from
word heard was Anaboio instead, of Anabui was developed to have native descent, during the time in
Anabui/Tierra Del Sol consisting of Ana meaning the best luxurious villas and a golf course, the 19th century where Mestizos
This neighborhood can be seen on and Boio (bohio); house, the itera- which lead to it getting the name still lived on Aruba. The name can’t
Van Raders map and Werbata as tion of Anabui would mean “the Tierra Del Sol, Spanish for Land of really be explain and according
Anna Boei. Anna Boei is a name of best house.” This is the origin that the Sun. The name is not an official to books on its history seems to be
which there isn’t much information has been more or less speculated name, but the name of the devel- more of a sign of corruption.
about its origin. and assumed for the word Anabui opment proyect that took place. It
and it’s meaning. is hoped that the original and ‘old’ However, it seems to come from
During the second world war and name of Anabui is never lost and combining A(n), which is a gen-
now it will be remembered by both eralizing prefix and Goeiza, which
locals and tourists. means ‘the spirit of a living man’.
Angochi remains more of a guess.
Angochi
This name can be seen on the Wer- This neighborhood’s abbreviation
bata map with little and cursive let- is; An.
ters. It is the unofficial name for the

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Aruba Beach Club!

The Aruba Tourism Authority re- lows: The top reasons for returning to
cently had the great pleasure of Distinguished Visitor (10>years con- Aruba provided by the honorees
recognizing Distinguished Visitors secutively visiting Aruba) were:
of Aruba. The honorees were re- Goodwill Ambassador (20>years • Aruba is a beautiful island.
spectively honored with a certifi- consecutively visiting Aruba) • Aruba is safe.
cate for their years of visits, loyalty, Emerald Ambassador (35>years • Aruba’s weather.
and love for the island of Aruba. consecutively visiting Aruba) • Aruba is family friendly.
• “Bingo with Vanessa at Aru-
The honorary certification is pre- The honorees were: ba Beach Club”
sented on behalf of the Minister Distinguished Visitors
of Tourism as a token of apprecia- Mr. Jimmy & Mrs. Rido Pham from On behalf of the Aruba Tourism
tion and to say “Masha Danki” to Everett Massachusetts, United Club bestowed the certificate Authority, we would like to express
guests who have visited Aruba 10, States. upon the honorees, presented our sincere gratitude and appre-
20, or 35 years or more consecu- them with gifts, and thanked them ciation to the honorees for their
tively. Mr. Jorgino Willems representing for choosing Aruba as their favor- continued visits to the “One Happy
the Aruba Tourism Authority, and ite vacation destination, as their Island”.
The three levels of honor are as fol- staff members of Aruba Beach home away from home.