Bizkaian
/bɪzˈkaɪ.ən/noun
Relating to Bizkaia, a historical territory and province in the Basque Country of northern Spain.
Did you know?The origin of Bizkaia is disputed: proposals connect it with Basque landscape vocabulary, but no single etymology is accepted by historical linguists.
Etymological Timeline
Medieval period
Basque
Bizkaia
“The traditional Basque name for the territory now called Biscay; its deeper meaning is uncertain.”
11th Century
Latin
Bizcaya
“A medieval Latinized spelling referring to the territory of Biscay.”
12th–13th Century
Old Spanish
Vizcaya
“The name used in Romance-language records for the Basque territory.”
14th Century
Old French
Biscaie
“The name for Biscay, especially the bay and surrounding region.”
Modern English
English
Biscay
“The historical territory, province, or Bay of Biscay associated with Bizkaia.”
Modern English
English
Bizkaian
“Relating to Bizkaia or its people, culture, or language.”