Creag Far-Leitire

hill or mountain · Highland · 352m

GaelicSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements

This name refers to a rocky outcrop or crag. 'Far-Leitire' likely describes its position or appearance, possibly meaning 'far slope' or 'distant slope'.

Word origins

Creag
GaelicAttestedrock, crag(from creag "rock, crag")
Far-Leitire
GaelicAttestedfar slope(from fada "far, long", leathrach "slope, hillside")

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