What does siguaraya mean?

Question

There is a beautiful song by Beny Moré, "Mata Siguaraya" and Oscar D'León did a cover of it as well. I would like to know what "siguaraya" means. I wonder if there is a city or province in Cuba named Siguarey or Siguaray, that "siguaraya" would come from. As in, they were talking about a plant from that area. Anyways, I would really like to know because it is such a beautiful song.

Here is the song for all to enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUVfeiTQfn4

Thanks,

Kelley

Answer 1

Hello Kbrox, welcome to the Forum.

Have a look in here, if you don't mind the Spanish. In short, is a Cuban plant, a holy tree, very important in the Santería religion.

Wow, thanks so much. That totally makes sense. - kbrox, Nov 10, 2010

Answer 2

It's a type of tree found in Cuba.

Answer 3

Es una ceiba.