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How did pharaohs get their special names?

The pharaohs of Egypt were given their names by the gods. This is because they believed that their thrones were divinely given.


What was the previous name of the Philippines?

The Philippines is a country of many names. Early Chinese traders who visited Mindoro called it Ma-yi or Ma-i which means land of gold, Liu-Sing, San Hsii or San Tao and Haitan. In a map of Claudius Ptolemy, a famous ancient geographer of Alexandria it was named Maniolas. Europeans who visited our country gave names Islas del Poniente and Islas del Oriente. When Magellan came in 1521 , he named the Philippines Archipelago of St. Lazarus but the name did not come popular. The most romantic name of the country remains that of Pearl of the Orient Seas, given by a Spanish Jesuit missionary-historian, Fr. Juan J. Delgado in 1751 and popularized by Philippines' National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. The name Felipinas was given by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos, a Spanish explorer in 1543 to honor Prince Philip OS Asturias , who later became Philip II, King of Spain. Felipinas later became the Filipinas during the Spanish colonial era. Then it became Philippine Islands during the American colonial era then the Republic of Philippines after its independence.


What are the names of the harpies?

Various names are given to the harpies (Aello, Celaeno, and Ocypete) .... there may be a fourth one named Podarge


Origin of the Philippine names?

The Philippines is a country of many names. Early Chinese traders who visited Mindoro called it Ma-yi or Ma-i which means land of gold, Liu-Sing, San Hsii or San Tao and Haitan. In a map of Claudius Ptolemy, a famous ancient geographer of Alexandria it was named Maniolas. Europeans who visited our country gave names Islas del Poniente and Islas del Oriente. When Magellan came in 1521 , he named the Philippines Archipelago of St. Lazarus but the name did not come popular. The most romantic name of the country remains that of Pearl of the Orient Seas, given by a Spanish Jesuit missionary-historian, Fr. Juan J. Delgado in 1751 and popularized by Philippines' National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. The name Felipinas was given by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos, a Spanish explorer in 1543 to honor Prince Philip OS Asturias , who later became Philip II, King of Spain. Felipinas later became the Filipinas during the Spanish colonial era. Then it became Philippine Islands during the American colonial era then the Republic of Philippines after its independence.


What is the oldest name of the Philippines?

The Philippines is a country of many names. Early Chinese traders who visited Mindoro called it Ma-yi or Ma-i which means land of gold, Liu-Sing, San Hsii or San Tao and Haitan. In a map of Claudius Ptolemy, a famous ancient geographer of Alexandria it was named Maniolas. Europeans who visited our country gave names Islas del Poniente and Islas del Oriente. When Magellan came in 1521 , he named the Philippines Archipelago of St. Lazarus but the name did not come popular. The most romantic name of the country remains that of Pearl of the Orient Seas, given by a Spanish Jesuit missionary-historian, Fr. Juan J. Delgado in 1751 and popularized by Philippines' National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. The name Felipinas was given by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos, a Spanish explorer in 1543 to honor Prince Philip OS Asturias , who later became Philip II, King of Spain. Felipinas later became the Filipinas during the Spanish colonial era. Then it became Philippine Islands during the American colonial era then the Republic of Philippines after its independence.

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Different names given of the Philippines?

The following are the names given to the Philippines before the country got it's official name: "Republic of the Philippines"FelipinasLas Islas FilipinasIslas del PonienteSan LázaroRepública Filipina (Malolos Congress proclamation)Philippine Islands (by American colonial authorities)


What are the different names given to the Philippines?

The following are the names given to the Philippines before the country got it's official name: "Republic of the Philippines"FelipinasLas Islas FilipinasIslas del PonienteSan LázaroRepública Filipina (Malolos Congress proclamation)Philippine Islands (by American colonial authorities)


Names given to the Philippines before the spanish?

philinias Achipelago de San Lazaro.magelandsetc.


How many Philippine islands are there?

Of the Philippines' 7,107 islands, only 2,773 have names.


Do you have any previous legal names?

Yes, do you have any previous names that were used legally?


Do tropical depressions get names?

No, they usually just get numbers. Only in the Philippines do they get names.


What are the different names of the Philippine archipelago?

The following are the names given to the Philippines before the country got it's official name: "Republic of the Philippines"FelipinasLas Islas FilipinasIslas del PonienteSan LázaroRepública Filipina (Malolos Congress proclamation)Philippine Islands (by American colonial authorities)


Who are the previous PNP chiefs of the Philippines?

raul bacalzo


The names given to Philippines country?

The Philippines is officially known as the Republic of the Philippines. It is also called "Pilipinas" in Filipino, derived from the country's historical name Las Islas Filipinas, in honor of King Philip II of Spain.


What are the other names Tagalog or English of Philippines?

Tagalog of Philippines: Pilipinas


How do you give credit to previous office holders from a board of directors?

There are a number of ways to thank previous office holders on a Board of Directors The new Board can send a joint letter of commendation to each previous member Members can be given a plaque A plaque with the members names can be placed in a public area They can be given public recognition in a local newspaper or the community news letter


Where is the previous office of Department of Foreign Affairs in Philippines?

Pasay city