The word "浏阳市" is formed from three characters: "浏" originates from the name of the Liuyang River, which flows through the area; "阳" refers to a geographical orientation, typically meaning "sunny side" or south of a mountain or river in place names; and "市" indicates its administrative designation as a city. Together, they denote the city of Liuyang, combining a local geographic reference with its municipal status.