Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi (pronunciation: /ˈɑːbuː ˈdɑːbi/, Arabic: أبو ظبي‎) is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The name "Abu Dhabi" means "Father of the Gazelle" in Arabic.

Etymology

The name Abu Dhabi was derived from the Arabic words "Abu" (أبو) meaning 'father of' and "Dhabi" (ظبي) meaning 'gazelle'. This name was given due to the abundance of gazelles in the area and the city's tradition of hunting.

Related Terms

• United Arab Emirates: A country in the Middle East, of which Abu Dhabi is the capital.
• Gazelle: A type of antelope, which is abundant in the region and is part of the city's name.
• Arabic: The official language of the United Arab Emirates and the language from which Abu Dhabi's name is derived.
• Middle East: The region in which the United Arab Emirates is located.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Abu Dhabi
• Wikipedia's article - Abu Dhabi

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