kõrgema

Kõrgema is a place name of Estonian origin used for several small settlements in Estonia. The name is derived from the Estonian adjective kõrge, meaning high or elevated, a common source for toponyms in the country.

As a toponym, Kõrgema does not refer to a single administrative entity. In regional records and parish histories, it appears in different locations, typically as rural villages or land parcels. The specific characteristics of each Kõrgema vary by county and municipality, and there is no single defining feature that applies to all occurrences of the name.

The use of descriptive adjectives in Estonian place names, including Kõrgema, reflects broader patterns of toponymy that tie geography and landscape to identity. Because of this, multiple places may share the same name without implying direct connection, and returns to the name in historical sources may refer to different localities at different times.