Giza
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Name — A city in Egypt on the Nile, home to the famous pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
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Etymology
Comes from Egyptian Arabic اَلْجِيزَة (il-Gīza), though the origin beyond that is uncertain. Al-Maqrizi traces it to Classical Syriac ܓܸܣܵܐ (gessā, “side”); Peust proposes a Persian source in دز (dez, “castle”); and Everett-Heath suggests an Egyptian origin in r-gs-ḥr (“on the side of the high one (pyramid)”).
Full origin of Giza →Frequently asked questions
What does “Giza” mean?
The word “Giza” means a city in Egypt on the Nile, home to the famous pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
How do you pronounce “Giza”?
“Giza” is pronounced GEE-zuh (/ˈɡiːzə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Giza” in a sentence?
Here is “Giza” used in a sentence: “The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.”
What part of speech is “Giza”?
“Giza” is a name.
