Unlocking the Universe of Languages
Explore the fascinating linguistics and history behind the iconic Armenian "-ian" and "-yan" surnames. This article breaks down the etymology of these patronymics, decodes the meaning behind root names (including…
What happens when a local council tries to erase a single punctuation mark from a place name? In the English village of St Austell, it ignited a surprisingly fierce linguistic…
Ever wonder why so many English surnames sound like old jobs? This dive into linguistic history reveals how surnames like Smith, Baker, and Cooper emerged from the social and economic…
Ever wondered why so many successful brands have names that just *sound* right? From Google to Pepsi, the secret often lies in phonology—the study of speech sounds. This post explores…
Ever wondered why Bombay became Mumbai, or why The Netherlands is no longer called Holland? The names on our maps aren't set in stone; they're the product of a fascinating…
What's in a name? For a global brand, it could be a billion dollars. This post explores the high-stakes world of linguistic consulting, revealing the phonetic and semantic traps that…
Ever wonder why William becomes Bill, but not Willam? Or how a Russian Aleksandr affectionately becomes Sashenka? Nicknames follow a fascinating, unwritten grammar, a secret set of rules that transform…