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Earth, just like all the other planets are named after Greek or Roman gods. The word "earth" comes from the Latin word "eorthe". The first people to name earth were the Greeks and Romans. During their time, they believed in gods such as Zeus or Hades or Hera. Earth's Greek name is Gaea, named after the goddess of all elements of life. The Greeks believe she is the creater of all the other gods and goddess and the creater of the universe.
Earth's Roman name is Terra Mater which actually means "Mother Earth"
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y ago"Namesake" means "named after." The namesake of Earth would be something called earth. Like earth (the dirt variety). Or earth (the electric term). You may have meant to use a different word instead of namesake.
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∙ 9y agoThe origin of Earth's name can be from the English word 'ertha' or the German word 'erde'. This name for the Earth is about 1000 years old.
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Is Earth the only planet not named after a god?
Yes.
Who are the planets of the solar suystem named after?
All of the planets, except the Earth, are named after mythical Roman gods.
Does the moon have mountains?
Yes it does. Many ranges are named after mountain ranges on the earth
Why all other planet's are name after gods and was earth ever call Yahweh name after GOD?
Earth was named after the mother of the god Thor. Many times you will see the Earth referred to as mother Earth.
What is the farthest thing from earth?
The galaxy named MACS0647-JD is the absolute farthest thing from earth. It is currently 13.3 billion light-years from earth and it was formed after the big bang.
Earth is named after what god?
Earth is not named after a god, it was named after God when he built the earth.
Which element is named after the earth?
Tellurium is kind of named after the Earth.
What was eath named after?
Earth was named earth because of the great inventer alexader earth god known in alstrallia
Was Earth named after a Roman or Greek goddess?
No, Earth is the only planet not named after a Roman or Greek god or goddess; it is, instead, named after the the stuff we stand on: earth.
What greek or roman god is earth named after?
earth was named after a but god not any of the English
Is Earth is the only planet not named after good?
actually the earth is named after good just not in the normal sense
Who named the earth this name?
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What is planet Earth named after?
It's named after meh im a Leo Leo's made da name earth
What is the planet earth named after?
It's named after meh im a Leo Leo's made da name earth
Witch two planets are not named after ancient Roman deities?
there is only one planet not named after roman deities: Earth
Why was it named argon?
It was named Argon because it's earth's atmosphere.
Which element is named after earth?
Tellurium
