History of Asia

Who decided the name of cities that US dropped atomic bomb on?

The United States did not name the cities that it dropped atomic bombs on. The cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were named long before the atomic bombs were dropped.

Hiroshima was founded in the 16th century and its name is derived from the Japanese words "hiro" (wide) and "shima" (island).

Nagasaki was also founded in the 16th century and its name comes from the Japanese words "naga" (long) and "saki" (cape).