Singapore
The origin and history of Singapore.
Etymology
Came from Malay Singapura, from Sanskrit सिंहपुर (siṃhá-pura), made up of सिंह (siṃha), meaning 'lion', and पुर (pura), meaning 'city'.
The origin and history of Singapore.
Came from Malay Singapura, from Sanskrit सिंहपुर (siṃhá-pura), made up of सिंह (siṃha), meaning 'lion', and पुर (pura), meaning 'city'.
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