Where did the word Geronimo come from?

The name "Geronimo" is actually a Spanish version of the name Goyathlay, which was the Apache name given to the famous warrior and leader.

Here's a breakdown:

* Goyathlay: This was his original Apache name, meaning "one who yawns."

* Gerónimo: The Spanish adopted this name and pronounced it as "Geronimo."

* Geronimo: This became his most common name and the one he's known by today.

It's important to remember that his name was originally "Goyathlay" in his native Apache language, and it was later adapted and changed by the Spanish.