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Look up Latvian, latvian, or Lettish in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Latvian may refer to: Something of, from, or related to Latvia Latvians, a Baltic
Latvian
Country in Northern Europe
(Quercus robur, Latvian: ozols), and linden (Tilia cordata, Latvian: liepa) are Latvia's national trees and the daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare, Latvian: pīpene)
Latvia
East Baltic language
occupation of Latvia, the policy of Russification greatly affected the Latvian language. At the same time, the use of Latvian among the Latvians in Russia
Latvian_language
Baltic ethnic group
Commons has media related to Latvians. Demographics of Latvia Latvian Americans List of Latvians Latvian mythology Latvian Swedes "latviai". latviai (in
Latvians
www.lsm.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved 2026-04-03. "Gemius aptauja: Nacionālā apvienība politisko partiju līderos". www.gemius.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved 2026-01-22
2026 Latvian parliamentary election
2026_Latvian_parliamentary_election
Latvian political party
(Latvian: biedrība "Progresīvie") that was founded on 26 March 2011 and was led by Ansis Dobelis. The Progressives participated in the 2017 Latvian municipal
The_Progressives_(Latvia)
Head of government of the Republic of Latvia
minister of Latvia (Latvian: ministru prezidents) is the most powerful member of the Government of Latvia, who presides over the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers
Prime_Minister_of_Latvia
Latvian political party
consists of the Latvian Green Party, the Latvian Association of Regions, the Liepāja Party, as well as the "United List of Latvia" (Latvian: Apvienotais
United_List
Latvian political party
Latvia First (Latvian: Latvija pirmajā vietā, LPV) is a right-wing populist political party in Latvia. It was founded in August 2021 by businessman and
Latvia_First
Capital and largest city of Latvia
Empire 1917–1918 Republic of Latvia 1918–1940 Latvian SSR 1940–1941 Nazi Germany 1941–1944 Latvian SSR 1944–1990 Republic of Latvia 1990–present The river Daugava
Riga
independence, Latvian legislation again allows the giving of up to two given names and it has become more common to give a middle name to children. Latvian male
Latvian_name
and 319 Muslims living in Latvia. There are more than 600 Latvian neopagans, Dievturi, whose religion is based on Latvian mythology. About 21% of the
Demographics_of_Latvia
The national flag of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas karogs) is a triband featuring two wide horizontal stripes of red at the top and bottom, separated by a
Flag_of_Latvia
1915–1920 Russian military unit formed to defend against Germans
The Latvian Riflemen (Latvian: Latviešu strēlnieki; Russian: Латышские стрелки, romanized: Latyshskie strelki) were originally a military formation of
Latvian_Riflemen
Latvian literature began to develop in the 18th century. Latvian secular literature began with Gotthard Friedrich Stender who produced didactic tales or
Latvian_literature
Men's national ice hockey team representing Latvia
The Latvian men's national ice hockey team represents Latvia in international ice hockey. The team is ranked 10th in the world by IIHF as of 2025 and is
Latvia men's national ice hockey team
Latvia_men's_national_ice_hockey_team
Soviet republic from 1940 to 1990
The Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic (Also known as the Latvian SSR, or Soviet Latvia) was a de facto constituent republic of the Soviet Union covering
Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic
Latvian_Soviet_Socialist_Republic
inhabitants of Latvia, slightly less than half of ethnically non-Latvian population) had no Latvian citizenship. Most of them have Latvian non-Citizen Passports
Politics_of_Latvia
Men's association football team
The Latvia national football team (Latvian: Latvijas futbola izlase) represents Latvia in men's international football and is governed by the Latvian Football
Latvia_national_football_team
Nazi German Waffen-SS unit (1943–1945)
The Latvian Legion (Latvian: Latviešu leģions) was a formation of the Nazi German Waffen-SS during World War II. Formed in 1943, it consisted primarily
Latvian_Legion
Combined military forces of Latvia
The Latvian National Armed Forces (Latvian: Latvijas Nacionālie bruņotie spēki; NBS), are the armed forces of Latvia. Latvia's defense concept is based
Latvian_National_Armed_Forces
[Candidate lists | "UNITED LIST – Latvian Green Party, Latvian Association of Regions, Liepaja Party"]. sv2022.cvk.lv (in Latvian). Archived from the original
2022 Latvian parliamentary election
2022_Latvian_parliamentary_election
Former currency of Latvia
The Latvian lats (plural: lati, plural genitive: latu, second Latvian lats ISO 4217 currency code: LVL) was the currency of Latvia from 1922 until 1940
Latvian_lats
Culinary traditions of Latvia
shore of the Baltic Sea. Latvian cuisine has been influenced by other countries of the Baltic rim. Common ingredients in Latvian recipes are found locally
Latvian_cuisine
Cultural assimilation of something non-Latvian into Latvian
Latvianization (sometimes Lettization) is a cultural assimilation of something non-Latvian into Latvian. This process was an important component during
Latvianization
Parliament of Latvia
The Saeima (Latvian pronunciation: [ˈsai.ma]) is the parliament of the Republic of Latvia. It is a unicameral parliament consisting of 100 members who
Saeima
Former currency of Latvia
The Latvian ruble (Latvian: Latvijas rublis) was the name of two currencies of Latvia: the Latvian ruble, in use from 1919 to 1922, and the second Latvian
Latvian_ruble
2024 animated film by Gints Zilbalodis
in Latvian theaters on 29 August. It received critical acclaim and broke several Latvian box-office records, becoming the most-viewed film in Latvian theaters
Flow_(2024_film)
abolished, a Latvian nationalist movement, the First Latvian National Awakening, begun. Led by "Young Latvians", it encouraged Latvians to become artists
Culture_of_Latvia
government of Latvia is the central government of the Republic of Latvia. The Constitution of Latvia (Latvian: Satversme) defines Latvia as a parliamentary
Government_of_Latvia
Latvian political party
2005 first as Latgale Heart Union (Latvian: Savienība Latgales sirds) and then as Law.Responsibility.Order (Latvian: Likums.Atbildība.Kārtība). The party
Sovereign_Power_(Latvia)
Orthography of the Latvian language
commonly in modern Latvian. The vowel letters A, E, I and U can take a macron to show length, unmodified letters being short. The modern Latvian orthography
Latvian_orthography
University in Riga, Latvia
University of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Universitāte, shortened LU) is a public research university located in Riga, Latvia. The university was established
University_of_Latvia
Specific demographic of the American population
Latvian Americans (Latvian: Amerikas latvieši) are Americans who are of Latvian ancestry. According to the 2019 American Community Survey, there are 85
Latvian_Americans
Delfi (in Latvian). 1 January 2026. Retrieved 1 January 2026. "Latvian writer Nora Ikstena dies aged 56". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. 4 January 2026
2026_in_Latvia
Latvian public television broadcaster
organization. LTV operates two channels: LTV1 in Latvian and LTV7 (previously called LTV2) in Latvian, which until 2025 featured selected programming in
Latvian_Television
Political alliance in Latvia
The New Unity (Latvian: Jaunā Vienotība, JV) is a centre-right political alliance in Latvia. Its members are Unity and four other regional parties, and
New_Unity
Community of Latvian emigrants
Society for Latvian Art. Latvian Diplomatic Service Latvian American Latvian Australian Latvian Canadian Latvians in the United Kingdom Latvian Finns Diaspora
Latvian_diaspora
Annual figure skating competition
Latvian Figure Skating Championships (Latvian: Latvijas čempionāts daiļslidošanā) are an annual figure skating competition organized by the Latvian Skating
Latvian Figure Skating Championships
Latvian_Figure_Skating_Championships
Political party in Latvia
Unity (Latvian: Vienotība, V) is a liberal-conservative political party in Latvia. It is a member of the New Unity alliance and is positioned on the centre-right
Unity_(Latvia)
Men's association football top division of Latvia
the Latvian football league system. Organised by the Latvian Football Federation, the league is contested by ten clubs. The first all-national Latvian championship
Latvian_Higher_League
Chess opening
contributed to the early theory of the opening. The name "Latvian Gambit" is a tribute to several Latvian players who analysed it, Kārlis Bētiņš being the most
Latvian_Gambit
Political party in Latvia
Alliance (Latvian: Nacionālā apvienība, NA), officially the National Alliance "All for Latvia!" – "For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK" (Latvian: Nacionālā
National_Alliance_(Latvia)
Braille alphabet of the Latvian language
Latvian Braille is the braille alphabet of the Latvian language. The alphabet is as follows. It uses international w for v. All Latvian print diacritics
Latvian_Braille
Head of state of Latvia
The president of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Valsts prezidents lit. 'State President of Latvia') is head of state and commander-in-chief of the National
President_of_Latvia
Individuals resident in Latvia who have the right to a Latvian non-citizen passport
"Non-citizens" (Latvian: nepilsoņi) in Latvian law are individuals who are not citizens of Latvia or any other country, but who, in accordance with the Latvian law
Non-citizens_(Latvia)
Latvian political party
the Rules (Latvian: Mēs mainām noteikumus), known as Republic (Latvian: Republika) until 2026, and initially known as Republic 2030 (Latvian: Republika
We_Change_the_Rules
Prime Minister of Latvia from 2023 to 2026
Siliņa ([ˈævika ˈsiliɲa]; born 3 August 1975) is a Latvian politician who served as prime minister of Latvia from 2023 to 2026. From 2022 to 2023, she served
Evika_Siliņa
administrative division of Latvia came into force on 1 July 2021. Previous municipal reforms after the restoration of Latvian independence were enacted
Administrative divisions of Latvia
Administrative_divisions_of_Latvia
Violation of Baltic states airspace by drones
two suspected stray Ukrainian drones entered Latvia from Russia and crashed on Latvian territory. Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds said they had
2026 Ukrainian drone incursions into the Baltic states and Finland
2026_Ukrainian_drone_incursions_into_the_Baltic_states_and_Finland
1918–20 conflict between the newly-declared Republic of Latvia and the Russian SFSR
Latvian War of Independence (Latvian: Latvijas Neatkarības karš), sometimes called Latvia's freedom battles (Latvijas brīvības cīņas) or the Latvian War
Latvian_War_of_Independence
Latvian political party
For a Humane Latvia (Latvian: Par cilvēcīgu Latviju, PCL), previously known as Who Owns the State? (Kam pieder valsts?, KPV), is a right-wing populist
For_a_Humane_Latvia
Index of articles associated with the same name
states have borne the name Latvian Republic (Latvijas Republika) since the proclamation of the independence in 1918: Latvian Socialist Soviet Republic
Latvian_Republics
Public Broadcasting of Latvia begins operations following the merger of Latvian Radio and Latvian Television. 8–9 February – Latvia, along with Estonia and
2025_in_Latvia
Museum in Maryland, USA
The Latvian Museum in Rockville, Maryland has as its mission the preservation and communication of Latvian history and culture and the history of Latvians
Latvian_Museum
In Latvia there are 294 Managed Nature Reserves. In Latvia there are 6 Ramsar Sites. Lake Engure (Latvian: Engures ezers), Lake Kaņieris (Latvian: Ķemeru
List of protected areas of Latvia
List_of_protected_areas_of_Latvia
Overview of the topic
were expected to run the household. Latvian women were granted the rights to vote after the proclamation of Latvian Independence in 1918. The past decades
Women_in_Latvia
Ice hockey is the most popular of the Latvian sports and is closely followed by basketball. Some of Latvia's most notable athletes include hockey player
Sport_in_Latvia
Latvian political party
The Latvian Russian Union (LRU) or the Russian Union of Latvia Latvian: Latvijas Krievu savienība, Russian: Русский союз Латвии, romanized: Russkiy soyuz
Latvian_Russian_Union
State-owned railway company in Latvia
Republic of Latvia, with the establishment of the Latvian Railways High Board (Latvian: Dzelzceļu virsvalde) on 5 August 1919 the Latvian state took over
Latvian_Railways
Sports governing body
The Latvian Football Federation (Latvian: Latvijas Futbola federācija lv ; LFF [ˌelːefˈefː] ) is the governing body of football in Latvia with its headquarters
Latvian_Football_Federation
Unrecognized Eastern Orthodox church
The Latvian Orthodox Church (Latvian: Latvijas Pareizticīgā Baznīca) is an unrecognized Eastern Orthodox church based in Latvia. The primate of the church
Latvian_Orthodox_Church
Articles 4 and 114 of the Constitution of Latvia form the foundation for language policy in Latvia, declaring Latvian to be the official state language and
Language_policy_in_Latvia
Jews newly immigrated to Latvia from the Soviet Union. The Latvian Jewish community today is small but active. The ancient Latvian tribes had no connections
History_of_the_Jews_in_Latvia
Prime Minister of Latvia since 2026
Andris Kulbergs[needs Latvian IPA] (born 26 May 1979) is a Latvian businessman and politician serving as the prime minister of Latvia since 2026. Before
Andris_Kulbergs
Latvian political party
social democratic political party in Latvia and the second oldest existing Latvian political party after the Latvian Farmers' Union. It is currently represented
Latvian Social Democratic Workers' Party
Latvian_Social_Democratic_Workers'_Party
Latvian-language edition of Wikipedia
The Latvian Wikipedia (Latvian: Vikipēdija latviešu valodā [ˈvikipɜːdija] ) is the Latvian-language edition of the free online encyclopedia Wikipedia.
Latvian_Wikipedia
Latvian political party
All for Latvia! (Latvian: Visu Latvijai!) was a far-right ethnic nationalist political party in Latvia led by Raivis Dzintars and Imants Parādnieks [lv]
All_for_Latvia!
Latvian political party
Latvian Way (Latvian: Latvijas Ceļš) was a conservative-liberal political party in Latvia. It merged with Latvia's First Party to form the Latvia's First
Latvian_Way
Latvian political party
The Communist Party of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Komunistiskā partija, LKP) was a political party in Latvia. The party was founded at a congress in June
Communist_Party_of_Latvia
Mass arrests and executions of Latvians in the USSR, 1937-38
The Latvian Operation (Russian: «Латышская операция», Latvian: „Latviešu operācija”) was a national operation of the NKVD against ethnic Latvians, Latvian
Latvian_Operation_of_the_NKVD
Football tournament
The Latvian Football Cup (Latvian: Latvijas kauss futbolā), also known as the LVBET Latvian Cup (Latvian: LVBET Latvijas kauss) for sponsorhip reasons
Latvian_Football_Cup
the independence of Latvia like The Latvian Nationalist Union, Latvian National Council, the Officer Union, organizations “The Latvian Guards”, “New Regiments“
Latvian anti-Nazi resistance movement 1941–1945
Latvian_anti-Nazi_resistance_movement_1941–1945
Military unit
The Latvian Land Forces (Latvian: Sauszemes spēki, SzS) together with the Latvian National Guard form the land warfare branch of the Latvian National Armed
Latvian_Land_Forces
Memorial in Riga, Latvia
Freedom Monument (Latvian: Brīvības piemineklis) is a monument located in Riga, Latvia, honouring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence
Freedom_Monument
Traditional latvian pottery
Latvian pottery (Latvian: Latvijas podniecība) or Latvian ceramics (Latvijas keramika) is one of the country's oldest art forms, dating back to the Neolithic
Latvian_pottery
Latvian sex industry and its being fuelled by businessmen and sex tourists from Sweden visiting Riga. The film was shot in Riga in July 2000. Latvian
Prostitution_in_Latvia
five Latvian LSIs were: AS Reģionālā investīciju banka AS Industra Bank [lv] AS Indexo Banka [lv] AS Magnetiq Bank, subsidiary of Signet Bank Latvian branch
List_of_banks_in_Latvia
practices and the later folk traditions of the Latvian people and pre-Christian Baltic mythology. Latvian mythology is used particularly as a tool for reconstructing
Latvian_mythology
President of Latvia since 2023
Rinkēvičs[needs Latvian IPA] (born 21 September 1973) is a Latvian public official and politician serving as the 11th and current president of Latvia since July
Edgars_Rinkēvičs
This is a list of holidays in Latvia. Latvia's National Holidays, Remembrance and Festive Days, the Latvian Institute Law on public holidays, remembrance
Public_holidays_in_Latvia
Latvian political party
Atmoda ("Awakening", cf. Latvian National Awakening), printed in the Latvian and Russian languages during 1989-1992. Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania were
Popular_Front_of_Latvia
Latvian political party
(Latvian: Centra partija) is a political party in Latvia. It was founded on 11 November 2005 under the name "All-Latvian Party 21st Century" (Latvian:
Centre_Party_(Latvia)
Latvian breed of warmblood horse
The Latvian Horse (Latvian: Latvijas šķirne or Latvijas zirgi) is a purpose-bred warmblood horse breed from Latvia. Breeding began in Latvia in the early
Latvian_horse
of Riga Latvian independence movement (1940–1991) Latvian diplomatic service (1940–1991) List of presidents of Latvia Prime Minister of Latvia Livonia
History_of_Latvia
List of major and minor parties in latvia
to Serve Our Latvia (Gods kalpot mūsu Latvijai, GKML) Latvian Social Democratic Party (Latvijas Sociāldemokrātiskā Partija, LSDP) Latvian National Independence
List of political parties in Latvia
List_of_political_parties_in_Latvia
since the 2010s. Due to the comparatively small size of the Latvian animation industry, Latvian animators have participated in animation collaborations with
Latvian_animation
The Latvian Literary Society (German: Lettisch-literärische Gesellschaft, Latvian: Latviešu literārā biedrība), also called The Society of Latvian Friends
Latvian_Literary_Society
Prime Minister of Latvia from 2019 to 2023
Kariņš (Latvian: [ˈarturs ˈkriʃjaːnis ˈkariɲʃ]; born 13 December 1964) is a Latvian and American politician who served as the prime minister of Latvia from
Krišjānis_Kariņš
First military takeover of Latvia by the Soviet Union
the Latvian State and voluntarily and forever renounces all sovereign rights (...) to the Latvian people and territory." The independence of Latvia was
Soviet occupation of Latvia in 1940
Soviet_occupation_of_Latvia_in_1940
(Latvian: valstspilsēta, "state city", pl. valstspilsētas) and 71 towns (Latvian: novada pilsēta, "municipality town", pl. novada pilsētas) in Latvia.
List of cities and towns in Latvia
List_of_cities_and_towns_in_Latvia
reimburse the Latvian government for expenses incurred in responding to the incident. Spokesperson Vita Sirica representing the Latvian branch of Tele2
2009_Latvian_meteorite_hoax
The National Library of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka), originally known as the State Library of Latvia, is a national cultural institution
National_Library_of_Latvia
respectively. Largest Latvian companies by valuation (EUR € billions) according to Prudentia and Nasdaq Riga (2024). Most of Latvian electricity is produced
Economy_of_Latvia
than Catholics. The Latvian Orthodox Church is then-semi-autonomous and has 400,000 members. Orthodoxy predominates among the Latvian Russian population
Religion_in_Latvia
Political party in Latvia
The Latvian Farmers' Union (Latvian: Latvijas Zemnieku savienība, LZS) is an agrarian political party in Latvia. Initially formed in 1917 during the period
Latvian_Farmers'_Union
Ethnic group in Latvia
learn the Latvian or other minority languages.[citation needed] The Latvian language was not attractive to the Russian population of Latvia. In 1920–1930
Russians_in_Latvia
Baltic sky-god
(Dievo sūneliai (Lithuanian) or Dieva dēli (Latvian)) known as the Heavenly Twins. Since the conversion of Latvia and Lithuania to Christianity and continuing
Dievas
Ethnic group in Australia
Latvian Australians are Australian citizens of Latvian descent, or persons born in Latvia who reside in Australia. At the 2016 Census, 20,509 residents
Latvian_Australians
Football tournament
The Latvian Supercup (Latvian: Latvijas Superkauss) is a one-match annual football competition. The two participating clubs are holders of the Latvian Higher
Latvian_Supercup
LATVIAN
LATVIAN
Surname or Lastname
English (East Anglia)
English (East Anglia) : variant of Aldous.Possibly also Latvian : from the personal name Aldonis.
Female
Polish
Latvian and Polish form of Greek Sous�nna, ZUZANNA means "lily."
Female
English
 Latvian equivalent of English Alice, ALISE means "noble sort."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps a variant spelling of Janice.French : unexplained.Latvian : from the first name JÄnis, Latvian form of John.A Janis from the Champagne region of France is documented in 1704
in Trois Rivières, Quebec, with the secondary surname
Female
Slovene
Latvian and Slovene form of Latin Brigida, BRIGITA means "exalted one."
Female
Serbian
(Serbian ВеÑна): Slavic myth name of a goddess of spring, VESNA means "messenger." In use by the Croatians, Latvians, and Serbians.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly East Midlands)
English (mainly East Midlands) : variant spelling of Trueman.Jewish (from Latvia) : habitational name for someone from a Latvian village, the Russian name of which is Trumany.Possibly an Americanized spelling of German Trumann, a variant of Trautmann.
Female
Italian
Italian and Latvian form of Greek Hagne, AGNESE means "chaste; holy."
Female
Slavic
 Slavic myth name of a goddess of spring, VESNA means "messenger." In use by the Croatians, Latvians, and Serbians. Compare with another form of Vesna.
Surname or Lastname
English (Cambridgeshire)
English (Cambridgeshire) : probably a metonymic occupational name for someone employed in a cattle shed, or a topographic name for someone who lived by one, from a reduced form of Middle English bulehus ‘bull house’, from bul(l)e, bol(l)e ‘bull’ + h(o)us ‘house’.Latvian : nickname or metonymic occupational name from bullis ‘bull’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Mellis 1.German : variant of Melius.Dutch ((van) Melis) : variant of Millis 2.Czech and Slovak (Meliš), and Hungarian : from a short form of the Biblical personal name Melichar (see Melchior).Greek : from the personal name Melis, a pet form of Meletios or Meliton (names of various early saints and martyrs). The personal names are derived from either meli ‘honey’ or meletan ‘care for’, ‘study’.Italian (Sardinia and southern Italy) : habitational name from a place so named in Sardinia.Lithuanian : nickname from melis ‘blue’.Latvian : unflattering nickname from melis ‘liar’.Latvian : variant of Mellis.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from the Middle English personal name Leving, Old English Lēofing, based on lēof ‘dear’. Compare Loving.Latvian (Leviņš) : Latvianized form of Jewish Levin.
LATVIAN
LATVIAN
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu
Full Moon
Male
English
Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Fearghal, FERGAL means "man of valor."
Boy/Male
Muslim
Be superior, Elder (1)
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Beautiful sunshine
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a habitational name, perhaps from Rugeley, a habitational name from a place so named in Staffordshire.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Really smart
Boy/Male
Indian
Bathing to God, Shower of milk, Water over An idol
Boy/Male
French
From the crossroads.
Boy/Male
French
From the great estate.
Surname or Lastname
English, northern Irish, and French
English, northern Irish, and French : topographic name for someone who lived by or in an oak wood, from Old French chesnai ‘oak grove’.
LATVIAN
LATVIAN
LATVIAN
LATVIAN
LATVIAN