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Miramichi (Political Subdivision & Settlement) Mi'kmaq, French, English
The name Miramichi is believed to have originated from the Mi'kmaq word Maissime'jg, meaning "he who gathers" or "place of gathering", referring to the area's historical importance for Indigenous peoples... [more]
Nan (Political Subdivision & River) Thai
Nan (น่าน) is a province and river in northern Thailand, with it’s capital Nan Town. Exact etymology is unclear.
Phi Phi (Island) Thai
Refers to a chain of islands in Thailand, located in the Andaman Sea. Comes from the original Malay name "Pulau Api-Api", meaning “fiery island” or “island of the fi-fi (api-api) trees."
Pi Ramses (Settlement) Ancient Egyptian (Latinized)
An ancient Egyptian city built by Ramesses II (the Great) around 1270 BCE. It served as the capital during Egypt’s 19th Dynasty and was located in the eastern Nile Delta... [more]
Swift Current (Settlement, Body of Water & River) English
Swift Current is a translation of the Cree phrase "kisiskâciwan", meaning "it flows swiftly", referring to the fast-moving waters of the Swift Current Creek. The name was translated into English by early European explorers and settlers... [more]