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Amman, sometimes spelled Ammann (Arabic عمان ʿAmmān ), is the capital, largest city, and economic center of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The city, which has served as both the modern and ancient capital, has a population of nearly 1.04 million, with 2.13 million in the metropolitan area known as Greater Amman.
- Cairo – The Victorious. Al Qahirah (Cairo in Arabic). While it literally means “The Subduer”, it is also often translated to “The Victorious.” Also, it is said to take it’s name after Mars (Al Najm Al Qahir in Arabic) which is said to have been rising on the day Cairo was founded in 972 CE.
- Amman – Once known as Philadelphia. Amman derives it’s name from 13th century BC when the Ammonites named it “Rabbath Ammon”. Rabbath means the “King’s Quarters.”
- Beirut – The daughter of Adonis & Aphrodite. There are many versions to the story of why Beirut got it’s name. One of them is that the name Beirut derives from the Canaanite-Phoenician be’erot (“wells”) which refers to the underground water table that is still used today by the locals.
- Aleppo – Of white soil and marble. During the Crusades (religious wars sanctioned by the Latin Church between 11th and 16th centuries) the name “Alep” was used.
Feb 16, 2018 · There are two origins of this city’s name. The main story about the name origin comes from the railroad, which was known as the East Line of Yuma. The acronym ELOY was used on blueprints, maps, and eventually the train stop and town that grew here. The city also suggests that the name "eloy" is a European word for "the chosen one."
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- Mackinac Island. Like many historic places in the Great Lakes region, Mackinac Island's name derives from a Native American language. It’s been said that Native Americans thought the shape of the island resembled a turtle, so they named it "Mitchimakinak" meaning "big turtle."
- Saint Ignace. St. Ignace’s name is derived from the Roman Catholic missionaries who settled the area during the time of the French and British explorers and fur traders.
- Sault Sainte Marie. The origin of the name of the oldest city in Michigan goes back to the 1600s, when French missionaries and fur traders went into the area, calling it Sault du Gastogne.
- Munising. Munising is a Native American name meaning "Place of the Great Island." In 1820 the Chippewa village was located at the mouth of the Anna River, but they later moved camp to Sand Point.
On a deeper level, Yireh Shalem has an alternate meaning: "Complete awe." You see, on a soul level, Jerusalem is not just a patch of hilly earth or a dot on a map. It is that special place within each and every one of us where we are one with G‑d and deeply in tune with His presence. Yireh Shalem (or Jerusalem) therefore means "complete awe ...
Feb 5, 2019 · Richmond County has kept its original name. The island itself was named in the 1600s for the Dutch parliament, known as the Staten-Generaal, and was “Staaten Eylandt” to the Dutch. In 1683, after the island landed in British hands, the county was named for Charles II’s illegitimate son, Charles Lennox, First Duke of Richmond.
Nov 10, 2022 · In a letter to the St. Anthony Express newspaper, Hoag wrote: “The name I propose is Minnehapolis – derived from Minnehaha, “laughing water,” with the Greek affix “polis,” a city, meaning “laughing water city” or “city of the falls.”. You perceive that I spell it with an “h” which is silent in the pronunciation.
