Yawl
village · Devon
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
The village name Yawl likely derives from an Old English personal name and the word 'halh', meaning a nook or corner of land. It describes a settlement in a secluded or sheltered spot.
Word origins
- Yawl
- Old EnglishAttestednook, corner of land(from halh "nook, corner of land")