Cwm Ciprwth
valley · Gwynedd - Gwynedd
WelshSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
This valley name combines 'cwm' (valley) with 'ciprwth'. 'Cip' can mean 'a glance' or 'a quick look', and 'rwth' might relate to 'rhydd' (free) or 'rudd' (red). The meaning is uncertain but could imply a fleeting or reddish feature.
Word origins
- Cwm
- Welshvalley(from cwm "valley")
- Ciprwth
- Welshfleeting, reddish(from cip "glance, quick", rwth "reddish, free")