from where did it get the name?
It is derived from the Malay language
Durian
 the name "durian" is derived from the  Malay language 
what is durian? It is the fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus "Durio".
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Durian [SEP] Etymology
First used around 1580, the name "durian" is derived from the Malay language word "dûrî" (meaning 'thorn'), a reference to the numerous prickly thorns of the rind, together with the noun-building suffix "-an". The species name 'zibethinus' derives from the name of the civet ("Viverra zibetha"), known for its odour.