Høydal

Høydal is a Norwegian place name. It is most commonly a surname, originating from farms and settlements in Norway with that name. The name itself is descriptive of the geographical location, typically referring to a "high valley" or a "valley in the heights." The name is derived from the Old Norse words "høy," meaning "high," and "dal," meaning "valley." The surname Høydal, therefore, indicates an ancestral connection to a farm or region with these characteristics. The frequency of the surname is highest in areas of Norway with mountainous terrain and elevated valleys.