Etymology of localities of Hyderabad

The localities and neighborhoods of Hyderabad have unique oral histories, dating to the time of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, over 400 years ago, and 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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