The name "Palestine" was officially given by Roman authorities.
Historical Context:
| Event | Date (CE) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Kokhba Revolt | 132-135 | A Jewish rebellion against Roman rule. |
| Renaming of Judaea | c. 135 | Following the suppression of the Bar Kokhba Revolt, the Roman authorities renamed the province of Judaea to "Syria Palaestina." This was intended to diminish Jewish identification with the land. There is evidence linking Hadrian with the name change, but the exact date is not certain. |
The reference states: "The term was first used to denote an official province in c. 135 CE, when the Roman authorities, following the suppression of the Bar Kokhba Revolt, renamed the province of Judaea "Syria Palaestina". There is circumstantial evidence linking Hadrian with the name change, but the precise date is not certain."
In summary, after the Bar Kokhba Revolt, the Roman authorities renamed the province of Judaea to Syria Palaestina, thus officially naming the region that would become known as Palestine.
