Wait, where does “Hispania” come from?

The etymology of the Roman “Hispania” remains controversial. But some account it’s origin to the Phoenician [term](https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/rabbits-fish-and-mice-but-no-rock-hyrax/), “i-shphan-im.” Meaning “land of hyraxes.”

Essentially, Phoenicians encountered the rabbit-covered Iberian coast. And, not understanding what the rabbit is, referred to it as the more familiar “hyrax.”