indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Settlement
Usage Lithuanian, English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈvʲɪlʲ.nʲʊs/(Lithuanian) /ˈvɪl.ni.əs/(English) /ˈvɪl.njəs/(English) [key·simplify]
Meaning & History
From the name of the Vilnia River, which is derived from Lithuanian vilnis meaning "wave, ripple". This is the name of the capital city of Lithuania.