Lesnaya
Lesnaya is a toponym used in several Slavic-speaking regions to designate rural localities. The name derives from the Russian word лес (forest) and the feminine suffix -ная, forming an adjective meaning “of the forest.” Variants in gender exist, including Lesnoy (masculine) and Lesnoye (neuter), which are used in different grammatical contexts.
Geographic distribution and usage: Lesnaya designates multiple inhabited localities in Russia and also occurs in other
Etymology and meaning: The name reflects a descriptive approach to place-naming, indicating proximity to or association
Notes: Because Lesnaya refers to more than one place, precise identification typically requires additional geographic qualifiers