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Beorgs of Uyea

hill or mountain · Shetland Islands · 174m

Old NorseAI-generated

This name is likely Old Norse, from the Orkney dialect. 'Beorgs' means 'hills' or 'rocks'. 'Uyea' is an island name, possibly from 'ey' meaning 'island'. It describes hills on or near the island of Uyea.

Word origins

Beorgs
Old NorseHills, rocks(from bjarg "rock, cliff")
Uyea
Old NorseIsland name(from ey "island")