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The old Latin name for the region, is Cambria, from which the Welsh name for the country, Cymru, comes. The old Anglo-Saxon name was Wealas, meaning something to the degree of "foreign". From this, the modern English name of the country is derived, Wales.
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∙ 10y agoThe name 'Wales' is an Anglicisation of the Latin name 'Wallia', which was given to Wales by the Romans as meaning 'the Land of the Foreigners'.
In Welsh, the nation is called 'Cymru' (pronounced 'Kumree').
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∙ 12y agothe ancient name for whales is Cambria.
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What is the birth name of Jimmy Wales?
Jimmy Wales's birth name is Jimmy Donal Wales.
How did Wales get its name?
Wales is the Anglo-Saxon word for foreigner or stranger. the French and Spanish names for Wales are very similar to the old Roman word for France - 'Gaul'. In Spanish is it 'Gales' and in French it is 'Pays de Galles'.
What is the old capital of Wales?
The capital of wales is Caerdiff and it has always been
When was the South Wales Evening Post founded?
The South Wales Evening Post was founded in 1893 with the name South Wales Daily Post. Its name changed in 1932 from the South Wales Daily Post to its current name.
Is Wales a language?
No, Wales is the name of the country where "Welsh" is spoken.
What is the longest place in Wales which makes the name Wales?
Aber
How many people in Wales have the name Nirvana?
only one person in wales has the name nirvana
What is Jimbo Wales' middle name?
The founder of Wikipedia's full name is Jimmy Donal Wales.
What is the birth name of William Wales?
William Wales's birth name is Ambrose, David E..
What is the name of the duke of Wales?
Wales is a principality, not a duchy. Prince Charles is the current Prince of Wales.
What is Wales previous capital?
Machynlleth in Powys used to be the old capital of Wales
Why is Prince William's name on his military hat say wales?
Because he is the son of the HRH the Prince of Wales he uses the name Prince William of Wales.
