Pourquoi y a deux noms pour Nagpur et lequel est le vrai ?
History

One of the earlier names of Nagpur was "Fanindrapura". It derives its origin from the Marathi word phaṇa (transl. hood of a cobra). Nagpur's first newspaper was named Fanindramani, which means a jewel that is believed to be suspended over a cobra's hood. It is this jewel that lights up the darkness, hence the name of the newspaper. B. R. Ambedkar claimed that both the city and the river are named after the 'Nags' who were opponents of the Indo-Aryans. During British rule, the name of the city was spelt and pronounced as "Nagpore".
Étymologie

Nagpur tire son nom de la Grande rivière Nag qui traverse la ville. La vieille ville de Nagpur (aujourd'hui appelée « Mahal ») est située sur les rives nord de la rivière Nag. « Pur » signifie « ville » dans de nombreuses langues indiennes.
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Pourquoi y a deux noms pour Nagpur et lequel est le vrai ?

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History

One of the earlier names of Nagpur was "Fanindrapura". It derives its origin from the Marathi word phaṇa (transl. hood of a cobra). Nagpur's first newspaper was named Fanindramani, which means a jewel that is believed to be suspended over a cobra's hood. It is this jewel that lights up the darkness, hence the name of the newspaper. B. R. Ambedkar claimed that both the city and the river are named after the 'Nags' who were opponents of the Indo-Aryans. During British rule, the name of the city was spelt and pronounced as "Nagpore".

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Étymologie

Nagpur tire son nom de la Grande rivière Nag qui traverse la ville. La vieille ville de Nagpur (aujourd'hui appelée « Mahal ») est située sur les rives nord de la rivière Nag. « Pur » signifie « ville » dans de nombreuses langues indiennes.

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Query: "Pourquoi y a deux noms pour Nagpur et lequel est le vrai ?"

Translation check: "Why are there two names for Nagpur and which one is the real one?"

→ Classic toponymy question. User assumes two competing names exist.

**Initial assessment**: Information retrieval + etymological synthesis required.

### 1. Name Variants Identified

Spotted two forms:
- Nagpur (standard Hindi/Marathi)  
- Nagpore (historical British spelling)

● High confidence on these two variants
◐ Partial uncertainty on additional historical names

### 2. Etymology Investigation  

**Primary etymology** (river-based):
Nag = "cobra/snake" in Sanskrit/Marathi
+ pur = "city/fort" 
→ "City of Cobras" or "Snake City"

River Nag flows through/near the city. ∴ Toponymy follows hydrographic pattern.

**Secondary etymology** (historical):
Fanindrapura = Sanskrit compound
fani = "hood of snake" 
indra = "lord/jewel"
→ "City of Snake's Jewel"

※ This suggests pre-Sanskrit Naga cult influences

### 3. British Colonial Factor

British rule → "Nagpore" spelling
- Phonetic approximation of Marathi pronunciation
- Standardized during Raj period
- Official documents, maps used this form

Post-independence → Nagpur restoration
- De-anglicization process
- Standard Hindi/Marathi spelling adopted
- Educational institutions, official communications

### 4. Which is "Real"?

Neither purely "real" - both valid:

**Historical authenticity**: 
Nagpur (modern): ● More accurate etymologically
Fanindrapura: ◐ Ancient name, limited documentation
Nagpore (British): ● Historical accuracy, official usage period

**Linguistic legitimacy**:
Marathi: Nagpur ✓
Hindi: Nagpur ✓  
Sanskrit: Nagapuri/Fanindrapura ◐
British: Nagpore ○ (historical artifact)

**Usage reality**:
- Local population: Nagpur
- Official documents: Nagpur
- Historical texts: Nagpore (British period)
- Academic: Both variants

### 5. Cultural Context

⟨H≈0.8⟩ Names carry cultural memory... British spelling preserved in some institutional names, old documents... like ghost traces of colonial presence... language shifts reflect power transitions, linguistic dominance patterns... which name feels "real" depends on your frame of reference, temporal lens...

∴ **Conclusion**: 

No single "real" name. Nagpur = standard modern form (etymologically sound, current usage). Nagpore = historical British variant (legitimate during colonial period). Both reflect genuine linguistic/cultural phenomena.

User's question reveals common assumption that names must be hierarchically ordered - "real" vs "fake" - but toponymy operates through multiple valid traditions, not single "truth."

**Answer framework**:
1. Acknowledge both variants exist
2. Etymology of Nagpur (river + city) 
3. Historical context of Nagpore (British period)
4. Neither "real" - both legitimate forms
5. Cultural significance of name preservation across periods

### Answer###
Il existe effectivement plusieurs façons d'écrire et de prononcer le nom de Nagpur. Le nom de la ville dérive de la Grande rivière Nag qui traverse la région. "Pur" signifie "ville" dans de nombreuses langues indiennes. 

Historiquement, sous la domination britannique, la ville était orthographiée et prononcée "Nagpore". Aujourd'hui, l'orthographe standard est Nagpur. Il existe également un nom ancien de la ville qui était "Fanindrapura", terme qui trouve ses racines dans le mot marathi "phaṇa" signifiant "hood d'un cobra". Ce nom fait référence au bijou qui serait suspendu au-dessus du hood du cobra et qui éclairerait les ténèbres.

Concernant quelle forme serait la "vraie", il s'agit plutôt d'une évolution linguistique et historique. Nagpur représente la forme moderne couramment utilisée, tandis que Nagpore était la forme officielle pendant la période coloniale britannique. Les deux variantes reflètent simplement différentes périodes de l'histoire de la ville et ne constituent pas nécessairement des noms concurrents.