Naming features in OpenStreetMap

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https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2026/09/13/whats-in-a-name-naming-things-in-openstreetmap/

OpenStreetMap records 115 million names. Names are verified and follow local language rules. The name= tag captures common local identifiers for features.

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