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9/16/2023, 1:24 AM Beautiful Victory
3/9/2023, 8:08 AM idkwho

Name Gävle
Type Settlement
Usage Swedish
Pronounced Pron. /ˈjɛ̌ːv.lɛ/
Other Forms Forms(ij) Gæffla (first mention), Gefle (archaic), Gäfle (archaic)
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

From the name of the river Gavleån whose name was derived from archaic Swedish gavel "steep river bank". Gävle is a city in Sweden and the capital of Gävleborg County. The city was founded in 1446, but the name (ij) Gæffla was first mentioned in 1432.
Added 3/9/2023 by idkwho