Pierowall
village · Orkney Islands
Old NorseSurmised
Suggested2 sources · historical forms · name elements
Pierowall is of Norse origin, likely meaning 'the bay of the pier' or 'the bay by the landing place'. 'Pír' refers to a pier or landing place, and 'vagr' means bay or inlet.
Word origins
- Pír
- Old Norsepier, landing place
- vagr
- Old Norsebay, inlet(from *waga- "bay")
Historical forms
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