How do names of countries get translated? What is the reason why Nippon/Nihon is called Japan or Ellada is called Greece in English?

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I wish r/askhistorians mods would come here. This is a great question for them, if you’re looking for in depth and cited replies.

That's the subreddit I miss the most. Some of the best history content on the web

It's so readable, which makes it easier for this ADHD scrub to follow and feel like he's learning.