topônimia
Toponymy is the study of place names, their origins, meanings, history, and usage. It is a branch of linguistics and onomastics, which is the broader study of names. Toponymists analyze toponyms to understand historical events, cultural influences, migration patterns, and linguistic evolution of a region.
The etymology of a place name can reveal information about its geographical features, the people who first
The process of naming places is ongoing. As societies change, new places are named, and existing toponyms
Studying toponyms provides valuable insights for various disciplines, including history, geography, anthropology, and sociology. It helps