Glenearn Cleuch
valley · Dumfries and Galloway
GaelicSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Glenean Cleuch is a Gaelic name for a valley. It likely refers to a valley associated with a specific feature, possibly a burn or stream, or a place of importance.
Word origins
- Glen
- GaelicAttestedvalley(from gleann "valley")
- earn
- GaelicAttestedeagle or burn/stream(from eaglaisean "eagles", airne "burn/stream")
- Cleuch
- ScotsAttestedravine or narrow valley(from clach "stone")