origin of the name magnesium
The name of the element magnesium was derived from Magnesia which  is a Greek district in Thessaly. This metallic element is one of  the most abundant elements on Earth and â¦ makes up a huge portion of  its mantle.Answered.In Elements and Compounds.he name of the element magnesium was derived from Magnesia which  is a Greek district in Thessaly. This metallic element is one of  the most abundant elements on Earth and â¦ makes up a huge portion of  its mantle. Answered. In Elements and Compounds.