Arnego facts for kids
The Arnego River is a river located in Galicia, a region in Spain. It flows through the province of Pontevedra. The Arnego River is a smaller river that eventually joins a larger one called the Ulla River.
What Does the Name "Arnego" Mean?
The study of where words come from is called etymology. Experts look at old records and languages to understand how names were formed.
According to a language expert named E. Bascuas, the name "Arnego" was first written down in the year 853. He believes it comes from very old words like *Arnaikom or *Arnekom. These words are part of what is called "old European hydronymy." This means they are ancient names given to bodies of water like rivers and lakes.
The name "Arnego" likely comes from an even older language, called Proto-Indo-European. In this ancient language, the root word *er- meant "to flow" or "to move." This makes a lot of sense for a river! So, the name "Arnego" probably means something like "the flowing river."
See also
In Spanish: Río Arnego para niños
- Rivers of Galicia
