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Type Settlement & River
Usage Russian
Scripts Уфа(Russian)
Pronounced Pron. uw-FA  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From Bashkir Өфө (Ofo), which is of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly derived from the Iranian root ap meaning "water". This is the name of the capital city of the Russian republic of Bashkortostan as well a river that runs through the Ural Mountains.
Added 5/16/2016 by HL
Edited 9/9/2021 by HL