Huayna Capac was a revered Inca emperor who ruled over a vast empire that extended from modern-day Ecuador to Chile. There are several synonyms that can be used to refer to him. One such synonym is Wayna Qhapaq, which is the Quechua name for "young powerful." Another synonym is Huaina Cápac, which means "young sovereign" in the Quechua language. He is also commonly referred to as Huayna Cusi Yupanqui, which means "young happy prince" in the Quechua language. Other synonyms that can be used include Waina Kapa, Wayna Capac, and Huayna Cápac II. Regardless of the synonym used, he remains a significant figure in the history of South America.