geographical name; place name
Refers to the name of a region, area, or geographical feature. Often used in contexts like maps, databases, or administrative lists.
このデータベースでは、各レコードに地方名が含まれている。
In this database, each record includes a geographical name.
local name; regional name
Used when a name is specific to a locality, such as a local product, custom, or dialect term. Can overlap with sense 1 but emphasizes local usage rather than official geography.
この料理は地方名で呼ばれることが多い。
This dish is often called by its local name.
Compound of 地方 (region) + 名 (name).