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