Crvena

Crvena is a term used in several South Slavic languages meaning "red." In Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, and Montenegrin, crvena is the feminine singular form of the adjective crven, used to describe the color red and in color expressions such as crvena boja. The word derives from the Proto-Slavic root related to the color red and is cognate with similar terms across Slavic languages.

Geographically, Crvena appears as a toponym or as a component in place names within the Balkans. The component can reflect features such as red soil or rocks, or carry historical or symbolic associations tied to the color red. As a result, several villages and settlements in the region incorporate Crvena into their official names, though the exact origin and meaning can vary by location.

In cultural and institutional contexts, Crvena is encountered in names and references that denote the color red. The most well-known example is Crvena Zvezda, or Red Star, the prominent Serbian football club based in Belgrade. The term also appears in other team names, organizations, and cultural references that use red as a symbol.

As a surname or given-name component, Crvena is less common but may occur in historical or regional texts where color-based naming conventions are recorded.

See also: Crvena Zvezda; Red in Slavic languages.