October 12 is observed as Discovery Day in the Bahamas, commemorating the landing of Christopher Columbus on San Salvador Island in 1492.
- Christopher – From the Greek Christophoros, meaning bearer of Christ. It is most famously associated with Christopher Columbus, the explorer whose voyage connected Europe and the Americas.
- Isabella – The Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning God is my oath. The name is linked to Queen Isabella I of Castile, who sponsored Columbus’s expedition.
- Columbus – A surname of Latin origin, from columba, meaning dove. It symbolizes exploration and discovery, reflecting the historical context of the day.
