Deseret, Utah, USA: In The Book of Mormon, “deseret” means
“honeybee.” The word comes from
the book of Ether 2:3 in the Book of Mormon. Mormons say that is in the language of the Jaredites. Most historians doubt the existence of the Jaredites.
Grimscote, England:
Old English for “Grim’s Cot.”
Grim was an alternate name for the Norse deity Odin or Woden.
Harrow on the Hill, England: The Old English name of this
town was Gumeninga hergae (temple of the Gumeninga tribe). A “herg” was a “temple.” This word is
the derivation of “harrow.” The
suffix “ingas” means “the people belonging to” and “Gumen” was a man’s name.
Weeford, England: The Old English word “weoh” means “holy.”
Kirkharle, England: This name of this town is of Old English
origin. “Kirk” means “church.” “Harle” has two possible origins: 1. “Herela
lea” (Herela’s grove) or 2. “herg leah” (temple grove).
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