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The neighborhood of Jamaica is completely unrelated to the Caribbean nation of Jamaica (although many residents are immigrants from Jamaica); the name similarity is a coincidence. The name derives from "Yameco", a corruption of a word for "beaver" in the Lenape language spoken by the Native Americans who lived in the area at the time of first European contact. The "y" sound in English is spelled with a "j" in Dutch, the first Europeans to write about the area. This resulted in the eventual English pronunciation of "Jamaica" when read and repeated orally.[4]
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Where does 50 cent come from?
50 was born and raided in South Jamaica, Queens, New York 50 was born and raised in South Jamaica, Queens, New York
Is Jamaica estates in Jamaica queens?
No. Jamaica queens is in New york. (I've been to Jamaica queens before)
At what hospital was donald trump born?
Donal Trump was born and raised in New York City.
Why is the city of Jamaica Queens called Jamaica?
Jamaica, Queens is not a city. It's a neighborhood. It used to be a town and a village, but when Queens became a borough of New York City, all of its former towns became neighborhoods. When the British took over New York City in 1664, they named that part of Queens "Jameco" or "Yamecah," after their names for the Native Americans who lived there. The name eventually evolved to "Jamaica."
Did Nicki Minaj live in Queens Village New York?
She was born in Trinidad and was raised in Southside Jamaica Queens New York.
Where did Nicki minaj grow up?
She grew up around the conor from me. In new york queens Jamaica baisly.
Where was Nicki Mianj born at?
South Jamaica queens,New York
Where is the Queens Library Gallery in Jamaica New York located?
The address of the Queens Library Gallery is: 8911 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11432-5242
What country is jamaicia located in?
Jamaica is a country in the Caribbean. There is also a Jamaica, Queens; which is part of New York City.
Where was Marie Van Brittan Brown born?
Jamaica,Queens, New York City
When was Domination born?
Domination was born on January 3, 1979, in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
When was Freddie Roman born?
Freddie Roman was born in 1937, in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
