Gill of Mangaster
valley · Shetland Islands
Old NorseSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
This valley name is likely Old Norse. It means 'valley of Mangaster'. 'Gill' is a Norse word for a ravine or stream, and 'Mangaster' is a place name of Norse origin.
Word origins
- Gill
- Old Norseravine, stream(from gil "ravine, stream")
- Mangaster
- Old NorseMangaster (place name)