ravny

Ravny is a toponym and, less commonly, a surname used in Slavic-speaking regions. The form derives from a root meaning level, flat, or even, reflected in several Slavic languages where ravny, ravnyj, rovny, or równy denote evenness or similarity. In geographic names the term often signals flat terrain or plains near a settlement.

As a place name, Ravny appears in multiple Eastern European localities, and variations such as Ravni, Rovny, or Rovně are found in Ukraine, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and neighboring areas. In many cases the name denotes a locality situated on a plain, plateau, or gently rolling landscape. The exact etymology and local pronunciation vary by language and history, and some entries may reflect transliteration from Cyrillic or other scripts.

Ravny also occurs as a surname in some families; in these cases it is typically toponymic, indicating an origin from a place named Ravny or from a region characterized by flat terrain. The spelling can vary with language, producing forms such as Ravny, Ravni, or Rovny.

In reference works, Ravny may be listed as a geographic or genealogical term and can appear in maps, gazetteers, and surname registries. Related names include Ravni, Ravno, Rovny, and Równy, which share the same linguistic roots.