History of Hunza

 

Some names of suburbs of Gilgit are originally burushaski but modified by passage of time. 

1- Saargan = Sar-a gann (way in plain/water or way of rabbit 

2- Daniyor = Dan a yur 

3- Matum das (still original) 

4- Konaydaas= Khun a das (Khun means corner in burushaski) 

5- Jutiyaal = jott a yal)(grass shadow) 

6- Oshikhandaas = Osho khanndas 

7- Naltar = Nalter (two pastures) 

8- Ishkoman= Ishqamal (grassland) 

9-Puniyal =Bonn a yal (Rock shadow) 

10-Astor=Asthuur (where heartfelt joy) 

11- Haramosh= Har a mos 

12- Karambar= Qarum bar 

13- Gakuch=Gokuch 

14-Chatorkhand= Chator khann 

15- Barjangle= Bar a jangle 

And many more