Type Settlement
Usage Swedish
Other Forms FormsVästra Aros, Westra Aros, Westraarus (13th century), Wæsteraros (1356), Wæstaros (1368), Wæsterars (1396), West Aros (English)
Meaning & History
Derived from Westra Aros meaning "west river mouth". Västerås is the 5th largest city in Sweden.