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Type Settlement
Pronounced Pron. KEE-ev  [key]

Meaning & History

The name Kiev comes from a medieval legend about the founding of the city told by a Chronicler of Rus-Ukraine. It was three brothers, Kie, Shchek and Khoriv, and their sister Lebid, who were the founders.
Added 1/12/2016 by anonymous
Edited 1/12/2016 by Beautiful Victory


See Also

User submissions Kîev, Kiëv