Coypu this invasive species's endurance controversial to human occupants throughout most of its range. The genus name "Myocastor" derives from the two Ancient Greek words (), meaning "rat, mouse", and (), meaning "beaver". Literally, therefore, the name "Myocastor" means "beaver rat". Two names are commonly used in English for "Myocastor coypus". The name "nutria" (from Spanish "nutria") is generally used in North America, Asia, and throughout countries of the former Soviet Union; however, in most Spanish-speaking countries, the word "nutria" refers primarily to the otter. To avoid this ambiguity, the name "coypu" or "coipo" (derived from the Mapudungun language) is used
Mina (given name) Mina (given name) Mina is a given name with a variety of origins, used as a feminine name in some cultures and a masculine name in others. Mina (; ), also transcribed Mena or Meena, is a male given name for Egyptian Christians. Meena (Arabic: mīnā' مِينَاء) is the irregular feminine noun for port. See Mina (disambiguation) Meena or Mina is an Indian tribe. Meena, or Mina, is a name given to females in India. It is commonly used by Christians, Hindus and Parsees. The name is a shortened form of Meenakshi (beautiful fish-shaped eyes; Meen = fish; akshi =