Etymology of localities of Hyderabad

The localities and neighborhoods of Hyderabad have a unique oral history, since the time of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, over 400 years ago, and they are named after various people and things.[1][2] Some are named after a major building or structure in the locality, (Falaknuma, Koti, Lal Darwaza) others named for individuals. The names are mostly in Telugu and Urdu, the major languages of the city.[3] This is a list of localities, neighborhoods and streets of Hyderabad and their etymology.

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