What does Titticaca mean?

Question

We are studying Peru in geography and there is a lake called Titticaca. My teacher doesn't know what it means, so i was just wondering if any of you know. Thnx!

Answer 1

The meaning of the name Titicaca is uncertain, but it has been variously translated as "Rock of the Puma" "Stone Puma" or "Crag of Lead".

Since the Inca themselves are no longer around to explain the name, there's doubt that anyone will ever know the original meaning.

Answer 2

The origin of the name Titicaca is unknown. It has been translated as "Rock Puma", allegedly because of its resemblance to the shape of a puma hunting a rabbit, combining words from the local languages Quechua and Aymara, and as "Crag of Lead". Locally, the lake goes by several names. Because the southeast quarter of the lake is separate from the main body (connected only by the Strait of Tiquina), the Bolivians call it Lago Huiñaymarca (Quechua: Wiñay Marka) and the larger part Lago Chucuito. In Peru, these smaller and larger parts are referred to as Lago Pequeño and Lago Grande, respectively.

Answer 3

"The meaning of the name Titicaca is uncertain, but it has been variously translated as Rock of the Puma or Crag of Lead. "

http://www.crystalinks.com/laketiticaca.html

Also:

"I also learned today that the name "Titicaca" is generally accepted as meaning "Rock of the Mountain Cat" due to an old legend where the Incas believed that they saw the eyes of a mountain cat shining out from the rock around the lake."

http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Peru/Lake-Titicaca/blog-47828.html

Answer 4

a freshwater lake of south America in the Andes on the Bolivia-Peru border

Answer 5

One entry found for Titicaca, Lake.
Main Entry: Ti·ti·ca·ca, Lake
Pronunciation: "ti-ti-'kä-kä, "tE-tE-
Function: geographical name
lake on Peru-Bolivia boundary at altitude of 12,500 feet (3810 meters), area 3200 square miles (8320 square kilometers)

Answer 6

its a lake...?

Answer 7

Duh, it means boobs and poop. Idiots.