Kalinówka

Kalinówka is a toponym used for several places, primarily in Poland and Belarus. These locations generally refer to settlements or villages. The name Kalinówka likely derives from the Polish and Belarusian word "kalina," meaning guelder rose, a type of flowering shrub. This suggests that the areas were historically characterized by the presence of this plant.

In Poland, there are multiple villages named Kalinówka. For instance, Kalinówka is a village in the Podlaskie Voivodeship, in the northeastern part of the country, within the administrative district of Gmina Korycin, Sokółka County. Another Kalinówka can be found in the Lublin Voivodeship, eastern Poland, part of Gmina Cyców in Łęczna County. These villages typically are rural agricultural communities.

Similarly, in Belarus, the name Kalinówka also designates various settlements. These may be small villages or hamlets. Due to historical border changes and administrative divisions, the exact number and locations of places named Kalinówka can vary depending on the specific administrative region and historical period. However, the etymological root remains consistent, pointing to the guelder rose. The presence of this toponym across these neighboring countries reflects shared linguistic and cultural influences.