What Are People From Vilnius Called?

Name: Vilnius
Address: Northern Europe, Lithuania

Northern Europe, Lithuania

Lithuania

People from Vilnius are called:

People from Vilnius are called Vilnian.

Demonym:

Vilnian

Pronunciation:

/ˈvɪlniən/

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About Vilnius

Capital and largest city of Lithuania.
UNESCO World Heritage Site with largest baroque old town in Eastern Europe.
Historic capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
Known for its university, founded in 1579, and diverse architecture.

Quick Facts

Population:: 592,389 (2024 est.)
Country:: Lithuania
Region:: Northern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From the river Vilnia, possibly meaning 'to surge' or 'to flow' in Baltic languages.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Riga

294 km north

People are called:

Rigan

Warsaw

467 km south

People are called:

Varsovian

Tallinn

575 km north

People are called:

Tallinner

Quick Facts

Population:: 592,389 (2024 est.)
Country:: Lithuania
Region:: Northern Europe

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