The toponym "Batumi" – Etymology
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Batumi, Toponym, Phytonym, Etymology, Chakvi grassAbstract
Interest in Georgian cities arose in the second half of the 19th century. Active scientific research began in the middle of the 20th century. Various monographs and works were dedicated to Georgian cities, including Batumi. The aim of our research is to determine the etymology of the toponym "Batumi" and the motivation behind the name. Researchers in geography, ethnography, history, and other fields often use toponyms for research purposes. On the other hand, linguists also often need geographical, ethnographic, or historical data to explain toponyms. The aim of our research is to determine the etymology of the toponym "Batumi." Several hypotheses exist regarding the origin of the name in Kartvelian studies. Some suggest that it derives from the Greek, while others propose it originates from Turkish or other Kartvelian languages. There are several explanations for the etymology of "batumi." Each of them is subject to scientific consideration and, of course, has the right to exist. We have been trying to identify this plant for the last ten years. In our opinion, the toponym "Batumi" is a phytotoponym derived from the name of a plant, the name of which is confirmed today only in folk oral speech or folklore, although the local population no longer remembers it and future generations will no longer know it. Below, we present our research regarding the mentioned phytotoponym.
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