Lindisfarne

Synonyms of Lindisfarne

• Holy Island

Origin of Lindisfarne

Uncertain (but cf. Farne Islands). From Old English Lindisfarena. It is thought the first element refers to the Lindsey area of Lincolnshire (from Old English Lindesēġe). The second element -farne may be from Old English farena, genitive plural of fara (“traveller”). Thus a plausible translation of the full name would be, "island of the travellers to and from Lindsey". Coates argued for an Old Irish origin with from fearann (“territory”), with the first part being Old Irish lind (“lake”) + -as; perhaps based on an equivalent Proto-Brythonic formation.

Questions about Lindisfarne

What does Lindisfarne mean?

Lindisfarne means a tidal island off the northeast coast of England, constituting the civil parish of Holy Island in Northumberland; once an important centre of Celtic Christianity.

What part of speech is Lindisfarne?

Lindisfarne is a proper noun.

How do you pronounce Lindisfarne?

Lindisfarne is pronounced /ˈlɪndɪsfɑːn/ (UK).