Etymology of Aberdeen - Roman (Latin)

Roman (Latin)

see also List of Latin place names in North Atlantic islands

In Latin, the Romans referred to Aberdeen with various Canonical names;

  • Aberdonia
  • Aberdona
  • Verniconam
  • Aberdonum
  • Aberdonium
  • Abredonia
  • Devanha (a name references in modern times by the street, Devanha Gardens, and the now closed Devanha Distillery and Devanha Brewery)

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