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Sunnylven
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Norwegian Nynorsk
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Etymology
From nn non *Sunniflir, originally a fjord name. First part from non sunnr south, last part possibly from non *viflir low, wet terrain. Another, unlikely, suggestion is non *heflir.
Proper noun
nn proper noun m
nn A <<parish>>, <<village>> and <<former municipality>> of <<dist/Sunnmøre>>, <<co/Møre og Romsdal>>, <<c/Norway>>
Usage notes
The municipality merged with Stranda in 1964, but the parish still covers the same area. Compare the former Dalsfjord municipality in Volda.
Derived terms
nn sunnylving someone from Sunnylven
nn Sunnylvsfjorden
Related terms
nn Sykkylven
nn Vanylven