Unknown source, just found it on Facebook and last trace I found is this Reddit post but it isn't marked as OC: https://www.reddit.com/r/MapPorn/comments/gmky0e/the_difference_between_constantinople_city_of/
this post was submitted on 23 Dec 2024
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I recently learned that Istanbul is actually a Greek based mashup word for "the city"
So is Al-Madinah (literally 'The City') in KSA.
Makes me wish I could register “the pen” as a trademark or something and start selling pens under that name. I wonder if that also makes it impossible for anyone ever find this brand online.
Technically, Al-Madinah is shortened for Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, which means The Luminous City.
So maybe you could sell 'the luminous pen' instead 🤔
That would also make SEO so much easier.