Landore
suburban area · Abertawe - Swansea
WelshSurmised
Suggested3 sources · historical forms · name elements
Landore is a suburban area in Swansea, Wales. The name likely derives from Welsh 'llan' meaning 'parish' or 'church settlement' and 'dôr' meaning 'door' or 'gate', possibly referring to a specific entrance or boundary within a ecclesiastical area.
Word origins
- llan
- Welshparish, church settlement(from llan "enclosure, church, parish")
- dôr
- Welshdoor, gate(from dôr "door, gate")
Historical forms
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