19 literal translations of Bexar County locations

Contrary to the sound of it, Béxar does not translate to its homophone. Historians track Bexar to an old Moorish fort Bejar, rooted in a word for "bees" or "land of bee hives." Contrary to the sound of it, Béxar does not translate to its homophone. Historians track Bexar to an old Moorish fort Bejar, rooted in a word for "bees" or "land of bee hives." Photo: Zhang Bo, Getty Images Photo: Zhang Bo, Getty Images Image 1 of / 29 Caption Close 19 literal translations of Bexar County locations 1 / 29 Back to Gallery

Knowing the correct pronounciation of "Bexar" is half the battle of getting to know the county itself. Who hasn't wondered what the name means or where it came from? It's not a big furry mammal, but "land of bees."

Names of locations around this area have their roots in Spanish and German heritage.

We tracked the origins of some of the more curious names, wondering what exactly words like "Zarzamora" and "Schertz" mean.

Click through the slideshow for 19 literal translastions of Bexar county locations, and if you have any to add, let us know in the comments.