From Abava to Zilupe

In this reference work we have compiled information about the origins of more than a hundred of the best-known Latvian place names - the dictionary contains the names of all Latvian cities as well as some bigger or better-known villages.

From the names given for hills, rivers, lakes and other geographical features only some widely known examples are mentioned. Of course, we have not forgotten about the most important name Latvija (Latvia), as well as Baltijas jura (the Baltic Sea) and the names of the five cultural and historical Latvian regions. Authors L. Balode, O. Buss