Religious Place Names

Pomona, California, USA:  Pomona was the Roman goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards.  The name of the goddess comes from the Latin word "pomum" which means "fruit." 

Trincomalee, Sri Lanka: From "Tirukonamalai," Tamil for "lord of the sacred hill."  

Braganca, Portugal: For the Celtic goddess, Brigantia.

Luang Prabang, Laos:  From "phra bang," Lao for "delicate Buddha."

Sacramento, California, USA: This is the Spanish word for "sacrament" and ultimately derives from the Latin word "sacrare," which means "to consecrate."