About Peru
The name "Peru" is derived from the word "Birú," which was the name of a powerful ruler in the region before the Spanish conquest. Over time, the name evolved into "Peru." It is believed that "Birú" was the name of a local tribe or village, and the Spanish conquistadors adopted it to refer to the entire region. The exact meaning of "Birú" is uncertain, but it is thought to have originated from the Quechua word "pilku," meaning "river." Thus, the name "Peru" can be interpreted as "land of the rivers" or "land of abundance," reflecting the country's diverse geography and rich natural resources.
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Most individuals with the name Peru are female.
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Here's how to represent Peru in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Peru using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.