tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post5815941734237659117..comments2023-03-28T04:15:53.164-07:00Comments on English Word Origins: EtymologyTuncer Canhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01135630242770051177noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-8011966965021586142008-05-04T05:54:00.000-07:002008-05-04T05:54:00.000-07:0038 KAYSERİ Kayseri is establishe...38 KAYSERİ Kayseri is established in B.C.At first it is named "kanisti" later it is changed to"Mazaka"when Asur people live.It is thought that Mazaka comes from Mechus or Mosach who is ancestor of Kapodakya people.Another belief is that Mazak turns into Mazaka in Greek.But it is believed that the name comes from Machus which means zeus in Frig language which is also the most suitable form because there are these expressions on the old coins.In the17century in D.C for a while it is named"Eusebeia"which shows that it is capital of kapadokya Kingdom.Kapodakya king named this city"Kaisareia"in honor of roma empire and it is famed with this name.The current name of the city comes from seventh century after the Arab conquer this city and Kaisareia is read "Kayseri".Since that time it is called Kayseri.3231070025Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-5109124060988588592008-04-02T13:19:00.000-07:002008-04-02T13:19:00.000-07:00ANKARAthe name of ankara is 'Engura' in Islamic so...ANKARA<BR/>the name of ankara is 'Engura' in Islamic sources.one says that ankara derived from 'engür' which means 'grape' in persian or from 'aguira'which means 'unripe grape' in greek.<BR/>the other says that it derived from'ank'which means 'bow'in indo-european or from 'ankaba' which means 'fold' in sanskirit,or from 'uncus'which means 'gudgeon' in latin.<BR/> in phrygian,'ank'means 'rugged, impure land'.<BR/>other names of the city are ankrya,ankura,ankuria,angur,engürlü,engürüye,angare,angera,ancora, and the last shape ankara...<BR/> 3231060039 m.u.(2.sınıf)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-57192953042877174082008-03-25T10:40:00.000-07:002008-03-25T10:40:00.000-07:00323107002914BoluThe tribes whose origin was Thrak ...3231070029<BR/><BR/>14Bolu<BR/>The tribes whose origin was Thrak settled there. Thyns Mariands and Kaukons were called as Bithyn so the city was called as Bithynia. Although it was conquered many times , the city preserved it's name militarily and geographically.As well as The city mount the ruins of castle Bthynion, Bolu was established by Bithyn before the birth of Jesus. After frequent eruption Romans render prosperous there. For this reason in Romans source the city was named as Claudius in the name of Emperor Claudius. Early of the 13th and 14th century the city took the name of Boli. Bor was used in ancient Turkish In the period of Ilhanlis, we encounter the names which is derived from the word of Bol. Also there are Bol-i-gan Hatun who play a part in government management.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-22842895167611828012008-03-25T09:42:00.000-07:002008-03-25T09:42:00.000-07:0048 MUĞLA The original name of Muğla is open for di...48 MUĞLA <BR/>The original name of Muğla is open for discussion. Various sources refer to the city as Mogola, Mobella or Mobolia<BR/>In 1390, Muğla was taken over by the Ottoman Empire. However, just twelve years later, Tamerlane and his forces defeated the Ottomans in the Battle of Ankara, and returned control of the region to its former rulers, the Menteşe Beys, as he did for other Anatolian Turkish Beyliks. Muğla was brought back under Ottoman control by Sultan Mehmed II the Conqueror, in 1451. One of the most important events in the area during the Ottoman period was the well-recorded campaign of Süleyman the Magnificent against Rhodes, which was launched from Marmaris.<BR/><BR/>With this long history Muğla is rich in ancient ruins, with over 100 excavated sites including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Letoon, near Fethiye<BR/>3231070054 ECE NUR ÇEVİKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-26913977335509950592008-03-24T06:16:00.000-07:002008-03-24T06:16:00.000-07:0032310700076 Gamze EKMEKÇİOĞLUKırşehir's history be...32310700076 Gamze EKMEKÇİOĞLU<BR/>Kırşehir's history begins to be known with hıtıts.But the city's name wasn't known at taht time.Once upon a tyime,it was understood that the city was known as AQUAE SARAVENAS(AKOVA SARAVENA).Known as MACISSUS(MAKISSOS),the city was established at I.Jüstinianos time (527-568)and began to be known as JÜSTINIANONS.<BR/> Turks named this city which stands on a huge field,as 'KIR ŞEHRİ'.After some time,this name has changed among public as 'KIRŞEHİR'.But even today in some villages,people know it as 'KIR ŞEHRİ'.The name 'KIRŞEHİR' is Turkhish.And also according to a legend ,when Timour came Anatolia,showing the public,he said this is 'KIR ŞEHRİ' and then this has changed as 'KIR ŞEHR' and took its this type..<BR/><BR/> Kırşehir isn't in your list and I hope it isn't problem that I have chosen it because of its being my hometown..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-9039551860483346592007-05-06T09:13:00.000-07:002007-05-06T09:13:00.000-07:00NEVŞEHİR The name of NEVŞEH...NEVŞEHİR The name of NEVŞEHİR was NYSSA at the era of Hitites and it was in the foots of Kahve Mountain.In the Ottoman Empire Era a village called MUŞKARA was set up near to Nyssa.Between the years he was appointed Damat İbrahim Paşa who was from Muşkara improved Muşkara and its surroundings and so Muşkara took the name Nevşehir meaning new city. 3231060005Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-13092928295617444702007-04-24T13:27:00.000-07:002007-04-24T13:27:00.000-07:00I wrote all of information about ISTANBUL,TRABZON ...I wrote all of information about ISTANBUL,TRABZON and ANTALYA.I know that it is neccessary to write only the etimology but I think that it will be better for all of us to get extra information.ilhamsaghebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955641625996186176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-49690766832602422612007-04-24T13:14:00.000-07:002007-04-24T13:14:00.000-07:00ISTANBUL(Turkish: İstanbul, Greek: Κωνσταντινούπολ...ISTANBUL(Turkish: İstanbul, Greek: Κωνσταντινούπολη, historically Byzantium and later Constantinople; see other names) is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. The city covers 25 districts of the Istanbul province. It is located at 41° N 29° E, on the Bosphorus strait, and encompasses the natural harbor known as the Golden Horn, in the northwest of the country. It extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) side of the Bosphorus, and is thereby the only metropolis in the world which is situated on two continents. In its long history, Istanbul (Constantinople) served as the capital city of the Roman Empire (330-395), the Byzantine Empire (395-1204 and 1261-1453), the Latin Empire (1204-1261), and the Ottoman Empire (1453-1922). The city was chosen as joint European Capital of Culture for 2010. The "Historic Areas of Istanbul" were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.<BR/><BR/>TRABZON, formerly known as Trebizond (Greek: Τραπεζοῦς Trapezoûs or Τραπεζούντα Trapezoúnta), is a city on the Black Sea coast of northeastern Turkey and the capital of Trabzon Province. Throughout history Trabzon has been an important meeting point for international trade and cultural exchange due to its strategic location which controls the east-west (Asia-Europe) and north-south (Russia-Middle East) trading routes. Trabzon formed the basis of several states in its long history, and was the capital city of the Empire of Trebizond. The population of the city is 275,137 (2006 census).<BR/><BR/>ANTALYA (formerly known as Adalia; from Pamphylian Greek: Αττάλεια Attália) is a large town and tourist destination, situated on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey. It is the capital city of Antalya Province. The population of the city is 603,190 (2000 census) but reaches up to two million in summers at the height of tourism season.<BR/>Situated on a steep cliff over the Mediterranean, Antalya is a picturesque city surrounded by mountains. Developments in tourism, starting in the 1970s, have transformed the city into an international resort. With its airport and central location, Antalya is "the capital of Turkish tourism", a gateway for the Turkish riviera and many historical sites. Furthermore, with its palm-lined boulevards, its prize-winning marina, the unspoilt historical neighbourhood of Kaleiçi, and the modern developments along the coast, the city of Antalya is a major attraction in its own right.<BR/>Antalya has plenty of accommodation, a very hot climate and many places to visit both in and around the city, including traces of Pamphylian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman architecture and cultures.<BR/>3231060070ilhamsaghebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955641625996186176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-35386872264779004302007-04-07T09:39:00.000-07:002007-04-07T09:39:00.000-07:00kırklareliIt is not clearly known when the city wa...kırklareli<BR/>It is not clearly known when the city was founded under what name. Byzantines called it "Σαράντα Εκκλησιές" and in the XIV Century, this was translated to Turkish and called "Forty Churches" (Kırk Kilise). During the Republican Period, Sandjaks became cities and on December 20, 1924, Kırk Kilisie's name changed to Kırklareli.<BR/>#58Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-88665499087076205342007-04-06T06:04:00.000-07:002007-04-06T06:04:00.000-07:00manisaIt means the city of the mother of jesus but...manisa<BR/>It means the city of the mother of jesus but the version of turkish İSA.Because the mother of jesus (mary) stayed a temple called roman shire before going to ephesus,it was called manisa. <BR/> also magnets who came from magnesia-teselya set up this city and gave their cities name.<BR/> AND according to evliya çelebi it came from latins. they were living there and said NİSA which means big.<BR/>3231060001Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-25835088134607175792007-04-06T05:16:00.000-07:002007-04-06T05:16:00.000-07:00eskişehirthe old name of this city is Doylaion.in ...eskişehir<BR/><BR/>the old name of this city is Doylaion.in 1080 Turks invaded this cıty.ın 1175 the Byzantium took this cıty back.When Kılıc Arslan recovered ıt from them he called thıs cıty as Eskisehır that means 'our old cıty'<BR/>3231060048Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-2800443017799364052007-04-06T05:05:00.000-07:002007-04-06T05:05:00.000-07:00gaziantep ın fact thıs cıty's real name ıs ayıntab...gaziantep <BR/><BR/>ın fact thıs cıty's real name ıs ayıntab.ıt means eye of the sprıng.the people ın the cıty changed ıt as antep.when people won the rescue war agaınst the French Gazi tıtle was given to the city with a law.<BR/>3231060045Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-8070264008404874052007-04-06T04:53:00.000-07:002007-04-06T04:53:00.000-07:00kayseriwhen romans ınvaded mazaka they called thıs...kayseri<BR/><BR/>when romans ınvaded mazaka they called thıs cıty kaysarea.ıt means emparıor cıty.later ıt changed as kayserı among people of the cıty.<BR/>3231060030Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-69782774858573318002007-04-06T03:47:00.000-07:002007-04-06T03:47:00.000-07:00ağrı-ararat-aran-04 ...ağrı-ararat-aran-04 ağrı takes its name from ararat mountain that takes place in this city.In ancient times,according to the religious references,a big flood occured in all the world and (the prophet)nuh s gigantic ship stopped at the top of the mountain ararat .and after this word changed to name:aran and then the word aran named as ağrı....<BR/><BR/>3231060026Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-74927727893718687662007-04-06T03:28:00.000-07:002007-04-06T03:28:00.000-07:00arap Tarihçilerinden Vakidi Mardin adının Mate Din...arap Tarihçilerinden Vakidi Mardin adının Mate Dinden geldiğini ifade eder. Din isminde Mardin Kalesinde yaşayan ünlü bir rahip, kale komutanı ile dost olur. Komutanla dostlukları uzun sürmeyen rahip, Heraklüs tarafından gönderilen bir kumandan tarafından öldürülür. Kaleye Din öldü anlamına gelen “Mate Din” adı verilmiştir. Vakidi’nin bir başka rivayetine göre, İran Hükümdarlarından birinin Mardin ismindeki hasta oğlunun hava değişimi için geldiği bölgede iyleşmesi nedeniyle Mardin isminin bölgeye verildiğini ifade etmektedir. Bilgilere göre şehrin isminin doğrusuna en yakın rivayet budur. Süryaniler’in elde mevcut el yazma kaynaklarında da bunlara yakın söylemler mevcuttur.<BR/>16 zeynepAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-14182916050477510982007-04-05T10:19:00.000-07:002007-04-05T10:19:00.000-07:00HAKKARİearly times there was a tribe which called ...HAKKARİ<BR/>early times there was a tribe which called as hakkar.this tribe was warior and hakkari's name is coming from this tribe....<BR/><BR/><BR/>3231060046Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-66641595493789492262007-04-03T01:48:00.000-07:002007-04-03T01:48:00.000-07:00bitlis-13-according to some historians the word ha...bitlis-13-<BR/><BR/>according to some historians the word has derivated from ''bageş'' or ''pagiş''. but according to the others a commander of alexander the great whose name was ''lis'' or ''badlis'' has constracted a castle here which is believed to inspire the city's name to be known as ''bitlis''<BR/><BR/>-60-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-84185321843006444962007-04-03T01:34:00.000-07:002007-04-03T01:34:00.000-07:0001 ADANAThe name of the city is believed to have c...01 ADANA<BR/>The name of the city is believed to have come from a legend that Adanus and Sarus, two sons of Uranus, came to a place near the Seyhan River where they built Adana.<BR/><BR/>Alternatively, it is believed that Adad (Tesup), the name of the Hittite Thunder God that lived in the forest was given to the region. The Hittites ideas, names and writings have been found in the area so this is a strong possibility. The theory goes that since the Thunder God brought so much rain and this rain in turn brought such great abundance in this particular region, this god was loved and respected by its inhabitants and, in his honor, the region was called the 'Uru Adaniyya'; in other words 'The Region of Ada'.<BR/><BR/>Adana's name has had many different versions over the centuries: Adanos, Ta Adana, Uru Adaniya, Erdene, Edene, Ezene, Batana, Atana, Azana.<BR/>(18)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-11842527898703682852007-04-02T07:27:00.000-07:002007-04-02T07:27:00.000-07:00There are a lot of rumors about the source of the ...There are a lot of rumors about the source of the name of Yozgat.Yozgat means pasture city or herd city.for a long time past,"Bozok Yaylasi" has an important role in stock raising development."Yozkent" means that a city which has a lot of pasture.It is said that this name has changed from Yozkent to Yozgat.In history books,Yozgat is written like "Uskat,Juskat,Yougat,Yuzkat,Yozhourt".Since 1923,the city's name has been Yozgat.Sinem SENLILER 52Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-91406405167575309472007-04-02T06:34:00.000-07:002007-04-02T06:34:00.000-07:00afyonkarahisar 03The name is Turkish for the black...afyonkarahisar 03<BR/>The name is Turkish for the black castle of opium, since opium was widely grown here and there is a castle on a black rock. Also known simply as Afyon. Older spellings include Karahisar-i Sahip Afium-Kara-hissar and Afyon Karahisar.<BR/><BR/>_20_Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-52348465809547953712007-03-31T10:52:00.000-07:002007-03-31T10:52:00.000-07:00'manisa'takes its name from 'magnesia'in greek.whe...'manisa'takes its name from 'magnesia'in greek.when turks occupied there they changed its name as manisa 3231060056Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-55128260223931918582007-03-31T10:48:00.000-07:002007-03-31T10:48:00.000-07:00canakkale takes this name from the sea here the sh...canakkale takes this name from the sea here the shape of which seems like a plate 3231060032Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-63878692050863562422007-03-31T08:22:00.000-07:002007-03-31T08:22:00.000-07:0008 ARTVİN Artvin ARTVİN is a highly mixed ci...08 ARTVİN<BR/> <BR/> Artvin < Artavani "fertile town" < Armenian Arta, arda "arable field" + vani "district,village, town, church<BR/><BR/> ARTVİN is a highly mixed city including Turks,Georgians,Kurds and Lazes.But in 1894,in Artvin,there were nearly 5.900 habitants and they were mostly Armenians and Turks.In this city,christianity was so common and there were religional constructions for public,for boys and girls.There were nearly 30 catholic churchs and chapels for 12.000 armenian catholics,and 22 primary schools with 900 children.<BR/><BR/>3231060025(skin and bone:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-8339083500140475282007-03-30T15:17:00.000-07:002007-03-30T15:17:00.000-07:00the name of ORDU comes from a persian word "ORDUPA...the name of ORDU comes from a persian word "ORDUPAD".pad is a persian suffix means town and ordu means army.also ordupad is a city name in Azerbaijan<BR/> #22Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830534032600902633.post-26214311342916556912007-03-30T14:39:00.000-07:002007-03-30T14:39:00.000-07:00Due to my father's work I can hardly say I have an...Due to my father's work I can hardly say I have an exact place which I am from.For that reason I'll write the city we have been in 9 years ago;Bingöl.The only information I know about its name's origin is from the myths.according to the myth;in old times there was a lake.around that lake a hunter was hunting.while hunting he shot a bird dead and took it to the lake to clean its blood.all of a sudden the bird turned alive and flew away.seeing that,hunter went to the town to tell that everybody: "the lake is giving eternal life!" Then all the people,even the disabled ones rushed to the lake to drink from it but when they reached to the area,instead of one eternal lake they found a thousand lakes.They could never find the eternal water.After that event they named this are "bingöl" reminding thousand lakes...<BR/><BR/>3231060007Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com