Verkhny
Verkhny is a toponym that means "upper" or "high" in many Slavic languages. It is frequently used as a prefix in place names, indicating a location situated at a higher elevation or further upstream along a river compared to a related, lower-lying settlement. This naming convention is common across Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other Eastern European countries.
Examples of settlements incorporating "Verkhny" include Verkhnyaya Salda in Russia, a city known for its metallurgical