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Rostov

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Meaning

  1. A surname from Russian.
  2. Synonym of Rostov-on-Don.
  3. An oblast of Russia.
  4. A city in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia.

Etymology / origin

Transliteration of Russian Росто́в (Rostóv). The surname comes from Russian рост (rost, “growth”). The etymology of the city's name is unclear.

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