Lochs of Heuken
lake or loch · Shetland Islands
Old NorseAI-generated
The name 'Heuken' is likely of Old Norse origin. It may relate to the Old Norse word 'hauk', meaning 'hawk', possibly referring to a place where hawks were found or a feature resembling a hawk. The 'en' ending could be a plural or a locative suffix.
Word origins
- Heuken
- Old NorseHawks' place(from hauk "hawk", en "plural/locative suffix")