Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Siquijor" in English language version.
The island's present name, is claimed to be after King Kihod, a legendary ruler in power when the Spanish explorers arrived. When the Spaniards discovered the island they were allegedly greeted by this King Kihod, who presented himself with these words 'si Kihod' (I am Kihod) The Spaniards mistakenly thinking that he was talking about the island adopted the name Sikihod which later changed to Siquijor, as it was easier to pronounce. A more down to earth explanation of the name, is that it comes from the native term quidjod which means the tide is going out.
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