Mathematician Names, Meanings, and their History

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Aryabhata (ah-ree-YAH-bah-tah)

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Bhaskara (bhuh-SKAH-ruh)

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Deming (də-MING)

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Khayyaam (KHAI-yahm)

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Khayyam (kai-yahm)

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Mathea (muh-THEE-uh)

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Newton ([NOO-tən])

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Raamaanuj (Raa-maa-nuj)

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Ramanuj (ruh-mah-nooj)

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Ramanujam (rah-mah-noo-jum)

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Varahamihir (va-ra-ha-mi-heer)

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