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Discover the History & Meaning of Ceylon
A Name Steeped in History: The Story of Ceylon Ceylon is primarily known as the historical name for Sri Lanka, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. Its origins trace back to the Latin ‘Ceilana,’ which itself evolved from the Sinhalese word ‘Seylā.’ This name was first used by Arab geographers and later adopted by […]
October 17, 2025
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