bystré

Bystré is a place name used in the Czech Republic for several municipalities and villages. The name derives from the Czech adjective bystrý, meaning sharp, keen or swift, and it historically described features such as a rapid stream, a steep terrain, or a prominent landscape feature near the settlement.

In the Czech Republic, the best-known Bystré municipalities are:

- Bystré in Žďár nad Sázavou District, Vysočina Region. This rural municipality and village is located in the central part of the country and has its own local council and mayor.

- Bystré in Svitavy District, Pardubice Region. This municipality and village lies to the east of the country’s center and likewise governs local affairs through a local council.

Beyond these, the name Bystré appears in other smaller settlements and as cadastral or administrative parts of larger municipalities, reflecting a common toponymic practice in the Czech lands. In many cases, such places are characterized by rural surroundings, agricultural activity, or small-population communities.

Etymologically, Bystré shares roots with related place names in Czech and Slovak-speaking regions, where similar descriptors were used to name settlements that sat near swift streams, steep slopes, or other notable geographical features. As a result, Bystré functions as a descriptive toponym rather than a single, unique title, leading to its use in multiple locations across the Czech Republic.