rada

Rada is a term and name that appear in several languages and contexts. In Slavic languages, rada means council, board, or advisory body. It is used for formal deliberative bodies, including national legislatures and local councils. For example, Verkhovna Rada is the unicameral parliament of Ukraine, and in many languages a city or municipal council can be referred to as a rada.

Rada is also a feminine given name in parts of the Balkans and Eastern Europe. It is used as a standalone name or as a short form of longer names such as Radoslava. Etymologies vary by language, but the name is generally associated with Slavic naming traditions.

Geographically, Rada appears as a place name in various regions, though its occurrences are dispersed and not tied to a single country. In addition, RADA, when capitalized, is an acronym for the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, a prestigious drama school established in 1904. The term thus covers linguistic, personal, and institutional uses across different contexts.