Den of Methven
valley · Perth and Kinross
GaelicSurmised
Suggested4 sources · historical forms · name elements
The name denotes a sheltered valley, with 'Den' from the Gaelic 'dion' meaning shelter. 'Methven' is of Gaelic origin, possibly meaning 'middle place' or 'plain'.
Word origins
- Den
- Gaelicshelter, den(from dion "shelter, den")
- Methven
- Gaelicmiddle place or plain(from meadhon "middle", bhinn "beautiful")
Historical forms
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