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Definition of narva
narva
/ˈnɑːr.və/
nar · va
narva Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major city in eastern Estonia, situated along the Narva River on the border with Russia, notable for its medieval castle and complex history.
Example
"Many tourists visit Narva to see the historic Hermann Castle facing the Russian fortress across the river."
2
A river in Eastern Europe that flows northward from Lake Peipus to the Gulf of Finland, serving as a natural international boundary between Estonia and Russia.
Example
"The hydro-electric plant harnesses the powerful flow of the Narva before it empties into the Baltic Sea."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Finno-Ugric languages, likely related to the Veps word 'narvaine' meaning 'waterfall' or 'stream', originally referring to the powerful rapids on the river.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Narva. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/narva