Etymology

Kokshetau

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Today it means: A city, the regional capital of the Akmola Region, Kazakhstan. Full definition →

Kazakh Көкшетау
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  1. Kazakh · borrowed fromКөкшетау
  2. English todayKokshetau

From Kazakh Көкшетау (Kökšetaw, literally “blueish mountain”). Named after the highest mountain in Akmola Region "Mount Kokshe" (947 m), located 60 miles away from the city.

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