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Meaning of Reykjavik in English:

Reykjavik

Pronunciation /ˈreɪkjəvɪk/ /ˈreɪkjəviːk/

proper noun

  • The capital of Iceland, a port on the west coast; population 119,357 (2009).

Origin

From Icelandic rejkja ‘smoky’, referring to the steam from its many hot springs.

Pronunciation

Reykjavik

/ˈreɪkjəvɪk/ /ˈreɪkjəviːk/