unirii

Unirii is a Romanian toponym meaning "Union." It is widely used in Romania (and in Romanian-speaking areas) to name public squares, streets, and districts in honor of national unification movements rooted in the 19th and early 20th centuries, most notably the union of Moldavia and Wallachia in 1859 and related national integrations. Because it is a common commemorative name, there are many places named Unirii, and the exact location is usually identified by the city or by the type of place (square, street, or district).

In everyday usage, Unirii appears in several forms, including Piața Unirii (Union Square), Calea Unirii or Bulevardul Unirii (Union Avenue/Boulevard), and Cartierul Unirii (Unirii district). The name is applied to a variety of urban spaces, reflecting its role as a broad commemorative label rather than a single, unique site. It is common for many Romanian towns and cities to feature a square, street, or neighborhood bearing the Unirii designation.

The distribution of the name across multiple locations highlights how public memory of national unification is embedded in urban geography. When researching a specific Unirii, it is important to reference the accompanying city or locality to avoid ambiguity.