Wadyan

Wadyan (Arabic: واديان) is a village in the island of Sitra, Bahrain. A branch of the National Bank of Bahrain and the Sitra police station are located in Wadyan.

Nomenclature

The name of the village is derived from the Arabic word Wadi An which means Wadi of An. It was named after a famous inhabitant of the village called An.[1]

References

  1. ↑ http://alwasatnews.com/ipad/news-210487.html

Coordinates: 26°09′29″N 50°36′58″E / 26.158°N 50.616°E / 26.158; 50.616


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