why do we call llama, llama?

Question

i mean that is a WEIRD name?!

Answer 1

Well a llama is a weird animal

Answer 2

Llama derived its name from “Como se llama?”, Spanish for what’s its name? When the Indians repeated the word, llama, the name for the animal became “name” ...

The llama (Lama glama) is a large camelid that originated in North America and then later on moved on to South America. The term llama is sometimes used more broadly, to indicate any of the four closely related animals that make up the South American branch of the family Camelidae: the true llama, the vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco. They were used as a system of transportation for the Incas.[1]

Answer 3

The word "llamar" in Spanish means to call, so perhaps the llama has a peculiar call.

Edit: I've just checked it out. When Spanish explorers saw this new animal, they asked the native Indians, "Como se llama?", which means "What's it called?", from which the Indians adopted the word "call" or "llama". Honest! See link.

Answer 4

Yes, that is weird, which is why I call it a Melvin. Sounds much more normal, don't you think?