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The name Colombo was given by the Portuguese in 1505, derived form the Sinhalese name Kolon Thota meaning 'port on the river Kelani'. Another Sinhalese name could be Kolon Amba Thota, meaning 'harbour with leafy Mango trees'. Another word from the 13 th. Century is Kolamba meaning 'Ford or harbour'

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