News list of country name etymologies post
Apr
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A Afghanistan: Main article: Origins of the name Afghanistan The origin of the word Afghan - which is synonymous with Pashtun - remains uncertain. One explanation derives it from Apakan, an 8th or 9th century Iranian ruler[citation needed]. Others point out a 3rd century Sassanid reference to "Abgan", Posted in Busy Traveler (  1 link from 1 site) 
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