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TopKar ID: 13334
Other names: Pongama, Pongoma (krl)
Geotype: village
Region, district, settlement: Republic of Karelia, Kemsky District, Поньгома
Region, district, selsovet, settlement (early 20th century): Republic of Karelia, Kemsky District, Pongamsky, Поньгома
Ethnos territory: Pomorye
Language of origin: Sami
Etymology: По мнению Э. Кивиниеми, названия на Ponka- могут восходить к саамскому слову puogge 'лесная избушка, шалаш' (E. Kiviniemi Pönk(k)ä -nimet. Kalevalaseuran vuosikirja 58, 1978, S. 34.
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