Olimpiiska

Olimpiiska (Ukrainian: Олімпійська) is the Ukrainian feminine adjective for "Olympic" that is commonly used as a toponym and station name in Ukraine. As a placename element it typically denotes a location, street, facility or transit stop associated with an Olympic stadium, sports complex, or an area developed for major sporting events.

One of the best-known uses of the name is Olimpiiska station on the Kyiv Metro, named for its proximity to the city's Olympic Stadium (Olimpiyskiy). In urban contexts the name signals convenience for spectators and participants accessing sports venues; it is found on signage, transit maps and in everyday directions. Variants of the adjective appear in other Slavic languages and alphabets, adapted to local grammar and orthography.

Beyond transit, Olimpiiska can appear in the names of streets, parks or public spaces created or renamed to commemorate sporting occasions or to emphasize connections with national or international athletic facilities. The choice of this name reflects cultural and civic associations with sport, international competition and public gatherings. As with many place names derived from common adjectives, specific meanings and connotations depend on local history and the particular institution or site with which the name is associated.