why is an orange called an orange?

Answer 1

Maybe this helps -
http://www.killerplants.com/whats-in-a-name/20030214.asp

Answer 2

Orange derives from Sanskrit nāraṅgaḥ "orange tree", but another explanation tries to establish a link to a Dravidian root “fragrant”.
The Sanskrit or Dravidian word was borrowed into European languages through Persian nārang, Armenian nārinj, Arabic nāranj, Spanish naranja, Late Latin arangia, Italian arancia or arancio, and Old French orenge, in chronological order. The first appearance in English dates from the 14th century. The forms starting with n- are older; this initial n- may have been mistaken as part of the indefinite article, in languages with articles ending with an -n sound (eg. in French une norenge may have been taken as une orenge). The name of the colour is derived from the fruit, first appearing in this sense in 1542.

Answer 3

Because it's orange in colour & they couldn't come up with a better name.

Answer 4

cuz as long is derived from a two mixed color.... thats why its called orange... from the pigment of the mixed of two colors...

Answer 5

some latin basing I am guessing lol that is like asking why is an apple called an apple haha

Answer 6

you should watch the movie My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding--the father in this movie will give you a full explanation and it's a great comedy!

Answer 7

cause anything aese wouldnt be an orange.
it is strange though that they choose a word that rhymes with absolutely nothing.

Answer 8

Because apple was already taken

Answer 9

Well, it would be silly to have called Brian?

Answer 10

good question