River Brahan
lake or loch · Highland
GaelicSurmised
Probable4 sources · historical forms · name elements
The name 'Brahan' is of Gaelic origin, likely meaning 'brae' or 'hillside'. The term 'river' indicates it is a river flowing from or through such terrain.
Word origins
- Brahan
- GaelicAttestedbrae, hillside(from bràigh "upper part, brae")
- River
- Old Englishriver(from rifer "river")
Historical forms
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