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West Heogaland

settlement · Shetland Islands

Old NorseAI-generated

This name likely means 'western highland' or 'western pasture'. 'West' is from Old Norse, and 'Heogaland' refers to a high-lying area or pasture.

Word origins

West
Old Norsewest(from vestr "west")
Heogaland
Old Norsehigh-lying land, pasture(from há- "high", land "land")

Historical forms

Westheogaland