2006-11-12 01:41:49 · 5 answers · asked by ropyq 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
The English name "Egypt" came via the Latin word Aegyptus derived from the ancient Greek word Αίγυπτος (Aigyptos). According to Strabo, Αίγυπτος (Aigyptos), in ancient Greek meant "below the Aegean" (Aἰγαίου ὑπτίως, "Aegaeou uptiōs"), and was formed by the combination of the two words. It has also been suggested that the word is a corruption of the ancient Egyptian phrase ḥwt-k3-ptḥ meaning "home of the Ka (Soul) of Ptah", the name of a temple of the god Ptah at Memphis.
Cairo in arabic is "al Qahira" which means "Triumphant".
2006-11-14 00:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by Yasmine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cairo is a city in the country of Egypt.
2006-11-12 09:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Egypt is a big country.there are marvelous monuments there like the Pyramids.it is rich by its ancient civilization,where the Farauns lived long time ago(2000years before chris).
Cairo is the capital.the river Nile crosses Cairo.It is a nice country. go and explore it.
2006-11-12 09:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cairo is the capital of Egypt...I think!
2006-11-12 09:44:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
egypt in arabic is "masr" and it means a country or something,, cairo in arabic is "al qahra" and it means that itz strong enough to beat itz enemies... am egyptian man!
2006-11-12 09:46:29 · answer #5 · answered by Vivid Pink 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋