Wikipedia called Wikipedia for display of the main the principle and characteristics of this project. Vika means a special format of functioning of the website at which its users can change contents, structure; "pediya" is just translated as "training".
The question of the nature of the name Wikipedia is widespread, however the answer to it is rather simple as this word is subdivided into two components. Vika represents a special format which is used in the work by certain websites. The specified format assumes existence of special purpose tools with which use the users without any difficulties can independently modify content of this resource, change its structure. The specified principle is the basic in activity of Wikipedia, provides it with stable and expeditious increase in material.
Origin of a format of Wicky
The described format of functioning of Wikipedia, some other projects appeared relatively recently, its emergence is connected with a name of Ward of Cunningham who for the first time used this formulation in 1995. The word "Wicky" is borrowed from Hawaiian, in literal translation it means "fast". Wikipedia was really filled with content very quickly therefore at an initial stage of development overtook the predecessor Nupediya who was considered as the main project before. In the current value Wicky's format is characterized by simplicity, speed of emergence of the made changes, division of content into the named pages, lack of restrictions in number of authors.
Origin of the word "Pediya"
The second part of the name Wikipedia is just translated as "training". Creators of the project wanted to emphasize with it its encyclopedic nature, impartiality, lack of opportunities for expression of personal opinion, illumination of news or communication that is uncharacteristic for the free encyclopedia. For this reason the most part of articles of Wikipedia really differs in dry encyclopedic style of statement of material, despite creation of content by different authors. The specified effect is reached due to work of professional editors who overwork, correct and supplement the materials written by volunteers. The described restrictions of Wikipedia which are reflected by its name are carefully observed throughout the entire period of existence of the project, any attempts of overcoming the specified requirements are stopped or lead to creation of the related resources functioning on the basis of own principles and rules.