Where does “Palmyra” come from?

Palmyra is from Ancient Greek Παλμύρα, a place name of uncertain origin and meaning.

Ancestry of “Palmyra”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Portuguese	palmeira	palm
2	Portuguese	Palma	—
3	Latin	Palma	—
4	Proto-Indo-European	pl̥h₂meh₂	palm, hand
5	Proto-Indo-European	plh₂m-	—
6	Proto-Indo-European	pelh₂-	to approach
7	Proto-Indo-European	pel-	to cover, to wrap; skin, hide, cloth; to fold

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