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Type Settlement
Scripts Նիամեյ(Armenian)
Pronounced Pron. /njɑː.ˈmeɪ/(English) /njɑ.ˈmɛj/(Armenian) /nja.mɛ/(French) /ˈni̯a.me/(Slovak) [key·simplify]
Meaning & History
Of uncertain origin; there are several theories on the origin of the name. It may be derived from a combination of Zarma words nia ("tree") and me ("shore where water is drawn"), or from the phrase "Wa niammané" ("take this city"), reportedly said by a Kalle clan chief. This is the name of the capital city of Niger.