Noua

Noua is the name of several localities in Romanian-speaking areas. In Romanian, Noua is the feminine form of nou and translates as "the new," a common origin for place names that designate a settlement established as new in relation to an older nearby village. As a toponym, Noua is used for villages and hamlets within communes and municipalities, and is not unique to a single place, which can lead to confusion without the associated administrative district.

In Moldova and Romania, there are multiple villages bearing the name Noua, typically indicating a historically newer settlement compared to nearby localities with similar names. The exact origin of a given Noua locality may reflect historical resettlement, land reforms, or the founding of new farming communities during periods of population movement.

Geographically, Noua-type settlements are usually small and rural, often with agricultural livelihoods. The name also appears in place-name compendia and maps as a distinguishing toponym, requiring the accompanying county or commune to identify the location correctly.

Because Noua is distributed across several jurisdictions, it does not refer to a single administrative entity. Anyone researching a particular Noua should consult the specific county or commune to determine its precise location and governance.