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Why was the 'Earth' named Earth?

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I was discussing the relative smallness of human history compared to the evolution and size of the universe when a student asked me this question: "Who named the Earth 'Earth'? When? Why? Does this answer apply to the origins of the French word Terre? read more

The name "Earth" is derived from both English and German words, 'eor(th)e/ertha' and 'erde', respectively, which mean ground. But, the handle's creator is unknown. One interesting fact about its name: Earth is the only planet that wasn't named after a Greek or Roman god or goddess. read more

The modern English word and name for our planet ‘Earth’, is said to go back at least 1,000 years. Only planet that wasn't named after a Greek or Roman god or goddess. read more

Earth had its name before the English language, and before the Bible. It was the ancient Chwezi people of the Kitara Empire who named it. The original name was Isi, Isin, ns, sia and ensi by Africans. read more

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