why does symbols of 11 elements namely gold(Au)) ,silver(Ag) ,copper(Cu) ,pottasium(K),sodium(Na),iron(Fe),mercury(Hg),not match with their native names?

why does symbols of 11 elements namely gold(Au)) ,silver(Ag) ,copper(C

1.	why does symbols of 11 elements namely gold(Au)) ,silver(Ag) ,copper(Cu) ,pottasium(K),sodium(Na),iron(Fe),mercury(Hg),not match with their native names?
Answer» Hii... the answer to your QUESTION is.... they do not match with their native names because they are based on the latin names of the elements... for example:-the latin name of GOLD is AURUM and THEREFORE the symbol of gold is Au.