Laval

Etymology

From French Laval

Proper noun

Laval

1. A placename
   1. A city in France, the prefecture of the department of Mayenne.
   2. The second largest city in Quebec, a province of Canada
   3. (informal) Île Jésus, an island in Quebec, where the city of Laval is located; ellipsis of Island of Laval
2. A surname​. originating from France

Anagrams

• valla

Etymology

la (“the”) +‎ val (“vale (valley)”)

• (Mayenne): From being situated at a valley
• (surname): Derived from the placename in Mayenne
• (Quebec municipality): Derived from the surname of an early settler
• (Quebec island): Derived from the name of the city located on the island

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /la.val/

• Audio (Paris)

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Proper noun

Laval

1. A placename
   1. A city in France, the préfecture of the department of Mayenne.
   2. The second largest city in Québec, a province of Canada
   3. (informal) Île Jésus, an island in Quebec, where the city of Laval is located; Ellipsis of Île de Laval
2. A surname​.