← Back to map

Hellia Waters

lake or loch · Shetland Islands

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name likely derives from Old English 'hel' meaning a deep, narrow chasm or abyss, possibly referring to the water's appearance or depth. 'Waters' is a general term for a body of water.

Word origins

Hellia
Old Englishrelated to a chasm or abyss(from hel "chasm, abyss")
Waters
Old Englishbody of water(from wæter "water")