Where does “Amman” come from?
Amman is the English name for Jordan's capital, derived from Arabic عَمَّان, whose ultimate origin and original meaning remain uncertain.
Amman (English): around the capital
Definitions
- around the capital
Ancestry of “Amman”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | عَمَّان | — |