The Vagoths, also known as Valagoths, are a interesting subdivision of the Goths. Why you may ask? Because some European countries have the name of a Germanic country, Deutschland/Germany, in their language as an origin to the Vagoths.
This is what Wikipedia says:
"According to Lithuanian linguist Kazimieras Būga, the name of Germans, Germany in Lithuanian and Latvian languages (“Germany”: Lith. Vokia, Vokietija, Latv. Vācija, “German (person)”: Lith. vokietis, Latv. vācietis ) is derived from the name of Vagoths (*Vāk(ia)-goth). From Baltic languages originate Finnish roots Vuoja, Vuojo and Estonian Oju, Oja in their name for Gotland: Vuojola, Vuojonmaa, Vuojanmaa, Ojumaa, Ojamaa (“maa” - land).
The Valagoths were a tribe mentioned by Nennius.".
So, what do you think?
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