Mecca, Saudi Arabia: The name of this city is believed to
have derived from the Arabic word “makorab” (“shrine”).
Benghazi, Libya: This modern name of this city is probably
from a local Muslim saint, Marsa
ibn Ghazi.
Baku, Azebiajan: There are several possible origins for this
name. One explains the name as
being from Iranian “abad” = “town” plus “ku” = “fire,” a reference to the existence of a fire
worship religion.
Asuncion, Paraguay: Asuncion is Spanish for “Assumption.”
The city was founded in 1536 on the day of the Feast of the Assumption.
Arkhangelsk, Russia:
The name means “Archangel.”
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