panama/ˈpænəmɑː/EtymologyBorrowed from Spanish Panamá, of unknown origin. Possibly from a Chibchan language such as Kuna, or another indigenous language of the region (such as Cueva, which is barely attested and is now extinct).panama means A country in Central America. Official name: Republic of Panama. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 67 out of 100.nameA country in Central America. Official name: Republic of Panama.“A man, a plan, a canal — Panama!”nounA Panama hat.