In Western Australia a lot of place names end with 'up'. Can anyone tell me what is the meaning of this?

Most of these towns are 'down' south of the state, so I presume it has an aboriginal meaning, but no-one can enlighten me.

In Western Australia a lot of place names end with 'up'. Can anyone tell me what is the meaning of this?
It seems to be an element that means "place"





for example: "Gidgegannup is an Aboriginal word meaning 'place where spears are made'. 'Gidgie' is the word for spear."
Reply:i've been told that "up" means place of or near water.. Report Abuse

Reply:LOL....No mate, its just the wording...No sure word as 'up' in native tongue.





UP Means UP! lol
Reply:up means up! or maybe high %26amp; mighty


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