Rostov

English

Etymology

Transliteration of Russian Росто́в (Rostóv). The surname comes from Russian рост (rost, “growth”). The etymology of the city's name is unclear.

Proper noun

Rostov

  1. A city in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia.
    Synonym: Rostov Veliky
  2. Synonym of Rostov-on-Don.
  3. An oblast of Russia.
  4. A surname from Russian.

Usage notes

The city in Yaroslavl is officially called Rostov Veliky to distinguish it from Rostov-on-Don.

Translations
Rostov-na-Donu — see Rostov-na-Donu

See also

Anagrams

Portuguese

Etymology

Transliteration of Russian Росто́в (Rostóv).

Pronunciation
 

Proper noun

Rostov

  1. Rostov (an oblast of Russia)
  2. Synonym of Rostov-sobre-o-Don
  3. Rostov (a city in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia)
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