How did a country in the heart of Africa get named Chad?

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How did a country in the heart of Africa get named Chad?

I can't find any history on the naming of this central African country.
Chad is supposedly Celtic for warrior.
Thanks.

2007-12-22 15:26:45 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education

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2007-12-23 07:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by DrIG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

And, perhaps surprisingly, the personal name Chad isn't Celtic but Anglo-Saxon. It's the modern form of Ceadda (proncounced Chadda), the name of a 7th century English saint.

2007-12-22 16:13:17 · answer #2 · answered by aida 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The country Chad is named after Lake Chad, which means "large expanse of water" or "lake":

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Chad

2007-12-22 15:44:24 · answer #3 · answered by alphadelicious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋