Hamnavoe
village · Shetland Islands
Old NorseSurmised
Suggested2 sources · historical forms · name elements
This village name means 'bay of the home' or 'home bay'. It is composed of Old Norse 'heimr' (home) and 'vagr' (bay).
Word origins
- Hamnavoe
- Old Norsehome bay(from heimr "home", vagr "bay")
Historical forms
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