what is the name of the island called Borinquen
Borinquen. The ancient name of the island of Puerto Rico. Before the spanish arrived and renamed it Puerto Rico the indigenous indians, The Tainos, called the land Borinquen, which means Land of the Valiant Lord..Therefore, one who was from Borinquen was called a Boriqua.Apoya las boriquas y borinquen.efore the spanish arrived and renamed it Puerto Rico the indigenous indians, The Tainos, called the land Borinquen, which means Land of the Valiant Lord.. Therefore, one who was from Borinquen was called a Boriqua.