Duke of York's Island en · PROPN
Etymology
Named for various dukes of York. In the case of the New Zealand atoll, for Prince Edward, younger brother of George III of England. In the case of the Ecuadorian island, for James II of England prior to his father's death.
Meanings
- (historical) Former name of Atafu: an atoll in Tokelau, New Zealand.
- (historical) Former name of Santiago: an island of Galapagos, Ecuador.
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