# Place Name Origin Dictionary

> Origins of Place Names

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1195042256](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1195042256)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1195042256`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Thuy Duong
- **Category:** Reference
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-03
- **First published:** 2017-01-16
- **Size:** 80 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/place-name-origin-dictionary/id1195042256)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/smart-edu-lab/privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/smart-edu-lab/privacy-policy)

## Description

This app provides a Dictionary of Place Name Origins 

Over 11500 entries

This app explores the history, meanings, and origin of place names around the world. It covers countries, regions, islands, mountains, cities, and towns, giving the name in the local language, as well as key historical facts associated with many place names.

Additionally, the dictionary includes a glossary of foreign word elements which appear in place names and their meanings, and a list of personalities and leaders from all over the world who have influenced the naming of places.

● Notebook
- Write note for each place name 

● Study tools:
- Bookmark a word
- Advanced search 
- Built-in dictionary
- Learn 10 places daily

## Rankings

- #2,056,147 — Overall

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