Etymology
One explanation for the name Baku is that it is derived from the old Persian Bagavan, which translates to "City of God". A folk etymology explains the name Baku as derived from the Persian Bādkube (بادکوبه ), meaning "city where the wind blows", due to frequent winds blowing in Baku. However, the word Bādkube was invented only in 16th–17th centuries AD, whereas Baku was founded at least before 5th century AD.
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