Where does the word banana come from?

Answer 1

In the English language, the nounbanana was borrowed, in the 1590s, by the Spanish or Portuguese from the WestAfrican (possibly Wolof) language. The plant itself was imported to the New World from Africa in 1516.

Answer 2

The word Banana, is translated from an African Language known as Wolof(Banaana), into potuguese and spanish. (Banana)

Answer 3

the word banana comes from an Arican word (wolof) and was translated to spanish and portugese : banana. So the word banana comes actually from Africa.

Answer 4

Either Portuguese or Spanish borrowing in the 1590s from the W. African Wolof language: banana.

Answer 5

Spanish and Portuguese.

Answer 6

It is a West African word.

Answer 7

It's a West African word.

Answer 8

South America