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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")