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Rostov (name) means a Russian city name, most notably Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia. Example: “They took a long train journey to Rostov.”

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A Russian city name, most notably Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia.
"They took a long train journey to Rostov."
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Etymology

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

Origin: Russian

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What does “Rostov” mean?
The word “Rostov” means a Russian city name, most notably Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia.
How do you use “Rostov” in a sentence?
Here is “Rostov” used in a sentence: “They took a long train journey to Rostov.”
What part of speech is “Rostov”?
“Rostov” is a name.
What is the meaning of Rostov?
"Rostov" (name) means a Russian city name, most notably Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia.

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