What is another word for hryvnia?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪt͡ʃɹˈɪvniə] (IPA) 
Hryvnia, the Ukrainian national currency, has a few synonyms which are used colloquially by the locals. One of the most popular synonyms is "hrivnya", which is derived from the original word. Some other synonyms include "grivna" and "ryvna". These terms all refer to the same currency and are used interchangeably. Hryvnia was introduced in Ukraine after gaining independence from the Soviet Union and has been the currency since 1996. The word hryvnia is derived from a silver ornament worn by Ukrainian warriors in ancient times. Regardless of the synonym used, hryvnia remains a crucial aspect of the Ukrainian economy.
