About Manila
The name "Manila" is derived from the Tagalog word "maynilad," which means "where there is nilad." Nilad is a type of mangrove tree that used to grow abundantly along the shores of the area. The name signifies the city's historical connection to its natural environment and highlights the presence of the nilad tree in the region.
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Here's how to represent Manila in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Manila using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.