Ähr

Öhr is a geographic name used in parts of Central and Northern Europe. It has been recorded as the name of small settlements, districts within larger municipalities, and as a hydronym for minor watercourses. The form with the umlaut is typical in German-speaking areas, while older maps and nearby languages sometimes show variants such as Ohr or Oer. Because Öhr is not linked to a single, widely known place, it appears mainly in regional references rather than as a standalone major location.

Etymology and meaning of the name are not uniformly established. In many cases, place names of this type are thought to derive from older Germanic language roots that described a geographic feature, such as a bend, corner, edge, or boundary. Over time, these descriptive terms often became stable toponyms, surviving in local town or district names.

Geographic usage and context. In modern administration, places named Öhr are typically small and rural and usually form part of larger municipalities or parishes. As a hydronym, Öhr may denote a minor stream or a segment of a watercourse, sometimes as a component in a longer river name. Because the name is relatively common in certain regions, precise identification generally requires map or local administrative references.

Notability. Öhr does not refer to a single prominent city or landmark. For specific locational details, regional gazetteers, cadastral records, or detailed maps should be consulted. Variants such as Ohr or Oer may appear in historical documents and cross-border sources.

See also: Ohr (disambiguation) and related toponyms.