Cwm Gilfach
valley · Sir Ceredigion - Ceredigion
WelshSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
This valley name translates to 'Valley of the small stream' or 'Valley of the stream crossing'. 'Cwm' means valley, and 'gilfach' refers to a small stream, inlet, or a narrow passage.
Word origins
- Cwm
- Welshvalley(from cwm "valley")
- Gilfach
- Welshsmall stream, inlet, or narrow passage(from gil "narrow passage", bach "small")
