Brei Water of Nibon
lake or loch · Shetland Islands
Old NorseSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
This name likely has Old Norse origins. 'Brei' means 'broad'. 'Water' is a common term for a river or stream. 'of Nibon' likely refers to a local feature or settlement.
Word origins
- Brei
- Old Norsebroad(from breiðr "broad")
- Water
- Old Englishriver, stream(from wæter "water")
- of Nibon
- Unknownof Nibon