Question

Why this planet is named as earth????

Answer 1

Explanation:

All of the planets, except for Earth, were named after Greek and Roman gods and godesses. The name Earth is an English/German name which simply means the ground. It comes from the Old English words 'eor(th)e' and 'ertha'.

Answer 2

Answer:

Answer :

• $\dashrightarrow$ The word "earth" has roots in the Old English term "eorþe." Eorþe had multiple meanings like "soil," "dirt," "ground," "dry land" and "country."