Vågøy

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

Adapted borrowing of Faroese Vágoy, from vágur (“bay”) +‎ oy, a variant of oyggj (“island”). Cognate with Icelandic Vogey and Danish Vågø.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²vɔːɡœʏː/

Proper noun

Vågøy f

1. An island in the Faroe Islands. Official names: Vágar and Vágoy

   Synonym: Vågar