answersLogoWhite

0

Swansea's name may be derived from Sveinn's island - the reference to an island may refer to a bank at the mouth of the river Tawe, or an area of raised ground in marshes. An alternative explanation is that the name derives from the Norse name 'Sweyn' and 'ey', which can mean inlet. The name is pronounced Swans-y, not Swan-sea.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What was the name of the Viking who discovered Swansea?

me


Where did swansea get its name from?

I woke up one day and called it swansea plixy plox trolololol


What is Swansea's motto?

Swansea's motto is 'Floreat Swansea'.


What is the name of Swansea city's football ground?

The Liberty Stadium.


What was the name of the Swansea City player who moved to Tottenham Hotspur?

Gylfi Sigurdsson was on loan at Swansea before he moved to Tottenham Hotspur in 2012. In 2014 he left Tottenham Hotspur to join Swansea on a permanent basis.


Where did the name swansea jacks come from?

The name "Swansea Jacks" comes from a legendary dog named Jack who rescued people from the docks in Swansea, Wales. Jack saved at least 27 people from drowning in the late 19th century, making him a local hero and symbol of courage and loyalty. The people of Swansea began to be referred to as "Jacks" in honor of this brave dog.


What is the name of the last player to score for swansea town?

vic gommersall


Where is the Swansea Branch Library in Swansea located?

The address of the Swansea Branch Library is: 199 N. Lawrence Avenue, Swansea, 29160 0130


When was Swansea created?

Swansea was created in 1969.


Where is the Swansea Free Public Library in Swansea located?

The address of the Swansea Free Public Library is: 69 Main St., Swansea, 02777 4698


What is Michu's full name?

Michu's (a Swansea City midfielder) full name is Miguel Perez Cuesta


What is the capital of Swansea?

Swansea, officially known as the City and County of Swansea, is a coastal city and county in Wales. It is not and does not have a capital. Cardiff is the capital of Wales.