how does the place get its name?
Somali word "Muuq Disho" and the Arab-Persian word "Maq'ad-i-Shāh"
Mogadishu
There are many theories about the origin of the name Mogadishu, including the Somali word "Muuq Disho" meaning "sight-killer", and the Arab-Persian word "Maq'ad-i-Shāh" (), which means "the seat of the Shah".
where is mogadishu located? Somalia
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Mogadishu [SEP] Etymology
There are many theories about the origin of the name Mogadishu, including the Somali word "Muuq Disho" meaning "sight-killer", and the Arab-Persian word "Maq'ad-i-Shāh" (), which means "the seat of the Shah". It is known locally as Xamar (English: "Hamar(tamarind)"). Another theory is that it is derived from the Arabic root 'mqds', which means "hallowed (place)". The 16th century explorer Leo Africanus knew the city as "Magadazo" (alt. "Magadoxo").