Behind the Name - the etymology and history of place names Behind the Name - the etymology and history of place names
  • Names
    • Introduction
    • Browse Place Names
    • Advanced Search
    • Namesakes
    • Submitted Place Names
  • Interact
    • Message Boards
    • Games and Quizzes
    • Submit a Name
  • Tools
    • First Name Site
    • Surname Site
Menu Menu
  • Sign In
  • Register

  • First Name Site
  • Surname Site
  • Introduction
  • Browse Place Names
  • Advanced Search
  • Namesakes
  • Submitted Place Names
  • Message Boards
  • Games and Quizzes
Sign In   Register

Ural

Place NameRelated NamesRelatedCommentsNamesakes
add to your listSave
Type Region & River
Usage Russian, English, German, Turkish, Bashkir
Scripts Урал(Russian, Bashkir)

Meaning & History

Meaning unknown, possibly from Turkic aral meaning "island, boundary". This is the name of a mountain range and a river in western Russia.

Related Names

Family Tree·Details
Given Name DescendantsUral(Bashkir) Ural(Turkish)
User SubmissionUrál

Categories

mountain ranges, rivers in Asia, rivers in Europe, rivers longer than 1000 km
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Entry updated October 6, 2024

Place NameRelatedCommentsNamesakes
Home » Names
About · Help · Copyright · Terms · Privacy · Contact
Dark Mode Light Mode