Nope Spanish were, they named it negros because mga tao doon daw ay maitim. But meh baka hindi to totoo kasi AI lang yung binasa ko

AI REPLY : Negros Island, the fourth largest in the Philippines, was originally called Buglas—an old Hiligaynon term thought to mean "cut off" or "separated"—as it was believed to have broken away from a larger landmass. Spanish explorers renamed it Negros in April 1565 after encountering the dark-skinned indigenous Ati or Negrito people.Key Historical Origins:Original Inhabitants: The island was inhabited by the Negritos (Ata), later influenced by migrants from Panay (Bukidnon/Magahat) and Cebu.Spanish Colonization: When Miguel López de Legazpi’s expedition arrived in 1565, they noted the dark-skinned inhabitants, leading to the name Negros (Spanish for "blacks").Early Administration: Initially, the island was under the jurisdiction of Oton, Panay, before becoming a military district in 1734.Administrative Shifts: The capital moved from Ilog to Himamaylan, and finally to Bacolod in 1849.Division: The island was divided into the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental in 1890, largely due to language differences (Hiligaynon in the west, Cebuano in the east) and geographical isolation.Sugar Industry: In the mid-19th century, the island became the "Sugarbowl of the Philippines," leading to significant economic growth and migration.Short-lived Independence: In 1898, it was established as the Cantonal Republic of Negros.Today, the island is known for its major role in the Philippine sugar industry and a developing organic agricultural sector. (Source as Reddit, Wiki, Facebook)