Moldovan Submitted Place Names

Moldovan names are used in the country of Moldova in eastern Europe.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Bălți Бэлць (Settlement) Romanian, Moldovan
The name Bălți is believed to derive from the Romanian word baltă, meaning "swamp" or "lake".
Tiraspol (Political Subdivision) Moldovan
Comes from Greek words Tyras and polis with Tyras being the Greek name for the Dneister River and polis meaning "city" in Greek. Full name means "city of Tyras". This is the capital of non-recognized territory Transnistria.