vesiälä

Vesiälä is a Finnish toponym and, less commonly, a surname. As a place name, it refers to several small rural settlements in Finland; the exact location of a Vesiälä depends on the municipal context. The form is derived from vesi meaning “water” and the common suffix -lä, which denotes a dwelling or settlement near a water feature.

In usage, Vesiälä typically identifies a village or rural part of a municipality rather than an independent administrative unit. The name reflects a connection to local water features, such as rivers, lakes, or shorelines.

As a surname, Vesiälä exists among Finnish families, usually indicating ancestral ties to a place named Vesiälä.

Because place names in Finland can be repeated across regions, disambiguation is often required when encountering “Vesiälä” in historical records or maps. For precise identification, one should consult the relevant municipality or regional land and parish records.

See also: Vesi (water); Finnish toponymy suffix -lä; placename etymology.