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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Name_of_TorontoName of Toronto - Wikipedia

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   The word toronto, meaning 'plenty', appeared in a French lexicon of the Wyandot language in 1632. [6] Toronto, however, did not appear on any map of the region before 1650. [ 6 ] After 1650, and the destruction of Fort Sainte Marie, the Hurons left the region.

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   Apr 16, 2024 · The French name for Toronto. Toronto’s name has its origins in the French language. The etymology of the name “Toronto” is believed to come from the word “toron” or “toronto,” which means “the place where trees stand in the water” in the Mohawk language.

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   Apr 16, 2024 · Many theories exist about the etymology of the name, but the most widely accepted one is that “Toronto” comes from the Mohawk word “tkaronto,” which means “where there are trees standing in water.” The name “Toronto” was first recorded by French explorers in the 17th century.

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   The word Toronto, meaning 'plenty', also appears in a 1632 French lexicon of the Huron language, which is also an Iroquoian language. [47] It also appears on French maps referring to various locations, including Georgian Bay, Lake Simcoe, and several rivers. [48]

5. theculturetrip.com › north-america › canadaHow Did the City of Toronto Get Its Name? - Culture Trip

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   Feb 19, 2018 · Originating in local indigenous languages that reflected a wider regional geographic history, and then re-shaped through the tongues of French explorers and subsequent British settlers, here is an overview of how the city of Toronto got its name.

6. historyoftoronto.ca › blog › the-fascinating-historyThe True History of Toronto's Original Name

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   Apr 16, 2024 · The French Influence in Toronto. The original name of Toronto was “Tkaronto,” which is derived from the indigenous languages spoken by the First Nations people who inhabited the area before European settlers arrived. However, it was the French who were the first Europeans to have a significant influence in Toronto.

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   Is Toronto a French word?

   • The Toronto Carrying-Place Trail is shown, simply marked as Portage, and Lake Ontario was then known as Lac de Frontenac. The word Toronto was recorded with various spellings in French and English, including Tarento, Tarontha, Taronto, Toranto, Torento, Toronto, and Toronton.

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   How did Toronto get its name?

   • The French influence on Toronto’s name. When exploring the history and etymology of Toronto, it becomes evident that the city’s name has deep French roots. Toronto is believed to have originated from the word “Tkaronto,” which means “place where trees stand in the water” in the language of the indigenous people of the area, the Huron-Wendat.

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   What does Toronto mean in English?

   • Originally, the term “Toronto” referred to Matchedash Bay, and was recorded with various spellings in French and English, including Tarento, Tarontha, Taronto, Toranto, Torento, Toronto, and Toronton. “Taronto” later referred to “The Narrows”, a channel of water through which Lake Simcoe discharges into Lake Couchiching.

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   How did Fort Toronto get its name?

   • Fort Toronto was the first settlement in the area, and lent its name to what became the city of Toronto. Originally, the term “Toronto” referred to Matchedash Bay, and was recorded with various spellings in French and English, including Tarento, Tarontha, Taronto, Toranto, Torento, Toronto, and Toronton.

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   How many languages are spoken in Toronto?

   • While the majority of Torontonians speak English as their primary language, over 160 languages are spoken in the city. The mayor of Toronto is elected by direct popular vote to serve as the chief executive of the city.

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   How do you pronounce Toronto?

   • The pronunciation of the city is broadly / təˈrɒntoʊ / ⓘ tə-RONT-oh, which locals pronounce [təˈɹɒnoʊ] or [ˈtɹɒnoʊ], leaving the second 't' silent. The site of Toronto lay at the entrance to one of the oldest routes to the northwest, a route known and used by the Huron, Iroquois, and Ojibwe.

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   Originally, the term “Toronto” referred to Matchedash Bay, and was recorded with various spellings in French and English, including Tarento, Tarontha, Taronto, Toranto, Torento, Toronto, and Toronton.