University Names, Meanings, and their History

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Chancellor (CHAN-suh-ler)

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Emory (EH-mə-ree)

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Stanford (STAN-ferd)

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Yale (yayl)

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Davy (/ˈdeɪvi/)

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Aasia (uh-SEE-uh)

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Anamone (uh-NEM-uh-nee)

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Aleeha (ah-LEE-hah)

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Pradosh (pruh-dohsh)

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Ikee (ee-kee)

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Jamin (JAY-min)

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Manjira (mahn-jeer-uh)

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Jayjaswant (jay-jah-swahnt)

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Raiqah (ray-kah)

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Aabadi (Ah-bah-dee)

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Chetobuh (cheh-toh-boo)