Láze

Láze is a toponym that appears in several Slavic-language regions. In English-language writing it is most often encountered as part of a village or hamlet name. The accent on the a indicates a language-specific orthography (for example Czech or Slovene), but the form is also found without diacritics in other languages.

Etymology and usage of the name vary by region. In toponymy, elements resembling Láze are often linked to historical patterns of settlement, such as small rural clearings or meadow areas. The exact origin and meaning of the name can differ between languages and local histories.

Geographic usage and examples. The spelling Láze, and its variants Laze, Laže, or similar forms, is used for multiple settlements across countries including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro. These places are typically small communities, such as villages or hamlets within larger municipalities. Because there are several instances with the same name, each one is identified by its administrative district or geographic coordinates in official records.

Notable uses. There are no widely known global institutions or major cultural references specifically named Láze that dominate usage; the term is primarily recognized as a local toponym.

See also. Laze, Laže, and other similarly spelled toponyms may refer to distinct places in different countries and should be checked for disambiguation in local contexts.