name
Riga
REE-guh
Riga (name) means the capital and largest city of Latvia. Example: “They spent a week exploring the old town of Riga.”
name
1
The capital and largest city of Latvia.
"They spent a week exploring the old town of Riga."
Word forms
Rigas plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Riga”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
They spent a week exploring the old town of _____.
Etymology
From Latvian Rīga, of disputed origin, possibly related to a river name or to a word for "threshing barn."
Rhymes for Riga
See all rhymes for Riga →Frequently asked questions
What does “Riga” mean?
The word “Riga” means the capital and largest city of Latvia.
How do you pronounce “Riga”?
“Riga” is pronounced REE-guh (/ˈɹiːɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Riga” in a sentence?
Here is “Riga” used in a sentence: “They spent a week exploring the old town of Riga.”
What part of speech is “Riga”?
“Riga” is a name.