Russa Dale
valley · Orkney Islands
Old NorseSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
The name likely derives from the Old Norse 'risill' meaning 'rush' or 'reed', combined with 'dalr' meaning 'valley'. It describes a valley characterized by rushes.
Word origins
- Russa
- Old NorseRushy(from risill "rush, reed")
- Dale
- Old NorseValley(from dalr "valley")