Search Dictionary
Definition of astana
astana
/əˈstɑːnə/
as · ta · na
astana Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
3
• noun
1
The capital city of Kazakhstan, located in the north-central part of the country along the Ishim River, noted for its rapid modern development and striking futuristic architecture.
Word Nuance & Usage
In international news and geography texts, note that Astana was officially renamed 'Nur-Sultan' from 2019 to 2022 before reverting to its previous name.
• Rhymes for astana
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Astana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/astana