The interpretation of the words tol and falas is clear, but the reasons for the name are less certain. The choice of falas, 'shore, coast' may be due to the fact that it was close to the mainland coasts of Gondor (only about twenty-five miles from the peninsula of Belfalas). Alternatively, falas implies not simply a shore, but a shore washed by surf, and perhaps the island's wave-washed coastline gave rise to its name. Finally, the name may not have a specific meaning, but rather be intended to reflect nearby Belfalas on the coasts of Gondor.
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