Orphir
village · Orkney Islands
Old NorseSurmised
Suggested2 sources · historical forms · name elements
The name Orphir is of Norse origin, likely meaning 'the bay of the harbour'. It refers to a settlement situated near a natural harbour or bay, a common feature for Norse settlements in coastal areas.
Word origins
- Orr
- Old Norsebay(from örr "bay")
- firth
- Old Norseharbour(from fjörðr "inlet, bay, harbour")
Historical forms
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