Some chroniclers, including the Jesuit priest Miguel de Olivares (1767), suggested the name derived from Chilli or Tchili , interpreted as "limit of the land" or "where the land ends." This aligns with the geography of the central valley, which terminates abruptly at the sea or major mountain ranges. This theory suggests the name was a geographical descriptor of the valley itself.
: Some entries prioritize "popular etymologies" or creative interpretations over strict linguistic consensus. Users seeking purely scientific data should cross-reference with more formal sources like the RAE (Real Academia Española). etimologías de chile
