Submitted Place Name Revision History

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5/23/2015, 12:23 AM Frollein Gladys move from place name to place name
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4/24/2008, 8:02 AM egyptianpanda

Name Nicosia
Type Settlement
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. ni-kə-SEE-ə
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

From a French corruption of Greek Λευκωσία (Lefkosia), which is of uncertain meaning. The most probable theory states that it is derived from the Greek phrase λευκό περιουσία (lefko periousia) meaning "white estate". This is the name of the capital city of Cyprus.
Added 4/24/2008 by egyptianpanda