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The New Amsterdam name came from the dutch. It was named after a city in the Netherlands named Amsterdam. it was in houner for thier king
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What was the name of New York US before 1664?
The early name of New York City is New NetherlandsNew Amsterdam
What is dutch name for New Netherlands capital?
The dutch name was: " Nieuw Amsterdam" (new amsterdam)
What was New York's original name when owned by the Dutch?
New Amsterdam
Was Amsterdam made before new Amsterdam?
Yes Amsterdam is older than New Amsterdam (New York). The earliest recorded use of the name "Amsterdam" is from a certificate dated 27 October 1275. New Amsterdam was founded on the 17th century.
What did the hollands name New York?
New Amsterdam.
What was the origanal name of New York?
New Amsterdam
What was the oryginal name of New York?
New Amsterdam
The early name of New York?
The first name of New York was New Netherlands, its capital being New Amsterdam. It was given this name when is was colonized by the Dutch in the 1400s.
What was New Yorks first name?
Mannhaton it was choosed by Indians
What was New York originally called?
The original name of New York is New Netherlands.
Earliest name for Manhattan?
New Amsterdam
What was the name before it became New York?
new amsterdam
