How Singapore Got Its Name

If you are planning to visit some of the well known tourist destinations on your next holiday you can think of Singapore. the well know city state in the south eastern part of Asia is one of the most well known tourist destinations and is considered among the leading tourist destinations around the world. whether you love to be close to the nature or want to have some fun in the amusement parks or want to party hard, Singapore has it all. If you are going to Singapore on a business trip you can also take your family along. There is so much to do in Singapore they will not feel bored even if you are not there to spend much time with your family. From shopping to food, from nature to historic monuments- the city state has it all. If you are a person who is interested in history and legends you are sure to love this small country. though small in size the country has a very colorful history that is sure to captivate anyone who loves history.

Singapore has very interesting history and myths attached to it. Even the very name of Singapore is also attached to a number of myths. The name of the country was actually Singhapura which is a Sanskrit word that means the ‘Lion City in English. If you flip through the pages of the quasi-mythological Sejarah Melayu, you will come across a tale about this city. The tale is of a prince of Srivijaya, whose name was Sri Sri Buana. The prince was also known as Sang Nila Utama. The prince landed on the island in the 13th century. It is said that at that time that he saw a lion. The prince took it as an auspicious sign and named the country as Singhapura. That is how Singapore got its present name.