Syra Dale

valley · Orkney Islands

Old NorseSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements

Syra Dale is a valley name. Syra is likely derived from the Old Norse word 'sýra' meaning 'sour' or 'acidic', possibly referring to the water. Dale is an Old English word for valley.

Word origins

Syra
Old Norsesour(from sýra "sour, acidic")
Dale
Old Englishvalley(from dæl "valley")

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