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Giza

GEE-zuh

Giza (name) means a city in Egypt on the Nile, home to the famous pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Example: “The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.”

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A city in Egypt on the Nile, home to the famous pyramids and the Great Sphinx.

"The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World."

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Etymology

From Egyptian Arabic اَلْجِيزَة (il-Gīza). The etymology is uncertain. Al-Maqrizi derives it from Classical Syriac ܓܸܣܵܐ (gessā, “side”). Peust suggests a Persian etymology from Persian دز (dez, “castle”). Everett-Heath suggests an Egyptian etymology from Egyptian r-gs-ḥr (“on the side of the high one (pyramid)”).

Origin: Persian

Rhymes for Giza

Liza Riza Eliza Ibiza

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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.