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    Who or what is the continent of Asia named after?

    Question #64748. Asked by picqero. (Apr 18 06 4:23 AM)


    Sabine06

    		There seem to be a few conflicting explanations - concisely explained under etymology in the following link:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia

    Apr 18 06, 4:42 AM
    soonappear

    		The etymology of Asia can only be guessed at. The strongest possibility is that it derives from a borrowed Semitic root "Asu", which means varyingly 'rising' or 'light', of course a directional referring to the sunrise, Asia thus meaning 'Eastern Land'.



    Apr 18 06, 4:49 AM

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