Origin and History of CHILIMUNTALA

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The name Chilimunta is of Aboriginal Australian origin. It is thought to be derived from the word ‘chilli’ meaning ‘fire’ or ‘heat’ and ‘munta’ meaning ‘mountain’. The name may also be derived from the word ‘chil’ meaning ‘child’ and ‘munda’ meaning ‘man’. The name Chilimunta may be used by either Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. It is most commonly used by the Yolngu people of the Northern Territory and the Torres Strait Islander people. The name Chilimunta has a variety of origins and meanings. It may be derived from the word ‘chilli’ meaning ‘fire’ or ‘heat’ and ‘munta’ meaning ‘mountain’. It may also be derived from the word ‘chil’ meaning ‘child’ and ‘munda’ meaning ‘man’. Alternatively, the name may be derived from an unknown Aboriginal word. The name Chilimunta is usually used by the Yolngu people of the Northern Territory and the Torres Strait Islander people. It is not used by the Kukatja people of the Northern Territory.