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Name Bombay is derived from Portuguese phrase, What is meaning of that?

  1. Wel Come

  2. Good Bye

  3. Stay Happy

  4. Good Place
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Explanation

The name 'Bombay' originated from the Portuguese phrase 'Bom Bahia' or 'Bom Baim,' where 'Bom' means good and 'Bahia/Baim' means bay. Thus 'Good Bye' serves as both a play on words and an approximate translation of the Portuguese phrase meaning 'Good Bay.'

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