Bakka

Bakka is a toponym and surname of Nordic origin. In place names, bakki is believed to derive from Old Norse bakkr or bakki, meaning a bank, hill, slope, or embankment. The name is typically applied to geographic features or settlements situated by such terrain.

The geographic distribution of Bakka is concentrated in Nordic countries, especially Norway and Iceland. In these contexts, Bakka appears as a farm name or small settlement, and is sometimes combined with other elements to form longer place names. The spelling Bakka can vary locally, with related forms such as Bakke or Bakki in different languages.

As a surname, Bakka is attested in Norwegian and other Nordic communities. Surname usage is relatively uncommon and generally tied to family histories connected with places named Bakka.

The term is not associated with a single widely recognized location; rather, it identifies multiple, distinct places and families. For precise identification, it is necessary to refer to local geographic or genealogical sources.

See also: Bakke; Bakki; Baka.