There are tons of company which have become household names for us shoppers. But every now and then some new info emerges about them which makes is clear that we definitely do not know these brands as well as we might think we do.
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For example, UK shoppers were shocked to learn what ASDA stands for! Also, Toblerone lovers were left surprised when they discovered that there is a secret hidden in its logo. But perhaps the news that caused the most number of people to be totally flummoxed, was when news about Walmart logo's real meaning emerged.
Now, in a similar vein, people across the world are just finding out that the most popular homeware brand in the world, IKEA, is not named after a Swedish word. In fact, IKEA is an abbreviation that stands for the real name of the company! Here are all the details.
What IKEA actually stands for
IKEA was founded in Älmhult, Sweden. The company today is a world- renowned brand for its quality and stylish homeware, furniture, decorative items and furnishings which are accessible to people on a very attractive price point. In fact, one might be hard-pressed to find a home without anything purchased at IKEA.
Many people might be under the assumption that IKEA stands for a Swedish word. But that it actually wrong. IKEA is named after the initials of its founder, combined with the name name of the farm where he grew up, and the name of the nearby village.
So IKEA actually stands for Ingvar Kamprad, Elmtaryd, and Agunnaryd.
As per the website,
IKEA is named after the initials of founder Ingvar Kamprad, Elmtaryd, the farm on which he grew up, and Agunnaryd, the nearby village.
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People's reactions to the revelation
Needless to say, IKEA fans are surprised to learn that the name IKEA literally bears the imprint of the humble origins of the brand's founder. Many people found out the info via websites such as Reddit and Twitter.
As published by Hull Live, one fan on Twitter quipped,
Just learned that IKEA stands for 'Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd.' I'm never saying 'IKEA' again...I'm heading to Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd to buy a shelf
Today I learned IKEA is an acronym which stands for Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd, which is the founder’s name, farm where he grew up, and hometown.
by u/URLcrazy in todayilearned
Another highlighted how many big company names are made up on abbreviations saying,
Just found out shops like END, LIDL, TESCO, ASDA, COSTCO , IKEA, ASOS etc all were abbreviations absolutely shocked etc IKEA stands for Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd
Another wrote,
This is what IKEA stands for. IK are the initials of the founder. EA for his hometown. Did people know this already?! I only found out today
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Sources used:
IKEA: 'The history of IKEA'
Hull Live: 'People 'shocked' to only just find out what 'IKEA' stands for
