Op de Belt

First attested as Belt (Op de) in 1936. Derived from belt (“small ridge or elevated place”).

A hamlet in Bergen, Limburg, Netherlands


Hanik

First attested as Hanik en Eendekooi in 1913. Etymology unknown. Not a Gallo-Roman name in light of the young age of the settlement.

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Brandemolen

First attested as Brandemolen in 1936. Potentially derived from brandermolen (“mill used to process malt for breweries”).
See also Limburgish Brandemeule.


Geloo

First attested as ghen loee in 1407. Compound derived from the definite article ge and lo (“light forest”).
See also Limburgish Geloeë.


Steyl

First attested as die stele inder masen in 1326. Derived from Middle Dutch stele (“poles which fishing nets are suspended between”).
See also Limburgish Sjteil.

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A village in Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands


Leemhorst

First attested as Leemhorst in 1838-1857. Compound of leem (“clay”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).
See also Limburgish Leemhors.


Belfeld

First attested as belven in 1326. Etymology uncertain. The oldest attestations indicate the name is a compound formed from an uncertain first element and veld (“field”). The proposed reading of the name as a compound of Proto-Germanic *bala- (“white”) and ven (“bog, marsh”) is incorrect.
See also Limburgish Belvend.

A village and former municipality of Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands


Hasselderheide

First attested as Hasselder Heide in 1869. Compound of the toponym Hasselt and heide (“heath, heathland”).
See also Limburgish De Hasselderhei.


De Krosselt

First attested as Krosselt in 1936. Potentially derived from kroesel (“gooseberry, Ribes uva-crispa”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -t.


De Voort

First attested as De Voort in 1838-1857. Derived from voorde (“ford, crossing”).


Vilgert

First attested as Villigerstraat in 1838-1857. Initially a compound of dialectal vilgert (“orchard”) and straat (“street”). The second element was gradually lost.


Boekend

First attested as boychoyt in 1369. Originally a compound of boek (“beech, Fagus sp.”) and holt (“rising forest”). The second element was later reinterpreted as end (“end”). Compare Lieseind, Lieshout, Liessent, Ulvend and Vaareind.
See also Limburgish D'n Bokent.


Hout-Blerick

First attested as holtbleryck in 1396. Compound of holt (“rising forest”) and the toponym Blerick.
See also Limburgish Houblieriek.


Velden

* (Limburg) First attested as velden in 1334. Derived from the dative plural form of veld (“field”). See also Limburgish Velde.
* (Utrecht) Derived from the plural form of veld (“field”).

A neighbourhood of Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands


Het Vorst

First attested as Vorst in 1838-1857. Derived from vorst (“unenclosed forest, preserve”).
See also Limburgish 't Vorst.


Arcen

First attested as de Arsnan around 1100. Etymology unknown. Relationships have been proposed to Latin arx (“arch”), arsus (“land cleared by slash-and-burn agriculture”), Dutch aars (“arse, rear”) and Old English ærsc- (“agricultural land, game park”).
See also Limburgish Árse.

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Wijlrehof

/ˈʋɛi̯l.rəˌɦɔf/

First attested as wilre in 1326. Compound of wieler (“farm, settlement”) and hof (“farm, farmhouse”). Named after a medieval farm.
See also Limburgish Wielderhaof.

A neighbourhood of Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands


Hagerhof

/ˌɦaː.ɣərˈɦɔf/

First attested as Hagerhof in 1867. Named after a medieval farm located on the site of the current neighbourhood.
See also Limburgish Hagerhaof.


Klein Italië

Derived from klein (“small”) and Italië (“Italy”).


Lingsfort

First attested as lynxvoert in 1330. Compound of an unclear first element and Middle Dutch voert (“ford, crossing”). The first element is potentially related to West Flemish lents (“weak, powerless, slow”) or dialectal Dutch lens (“empty”). No relationship to lynx (“lynx, Lynx lynx”).


Wielder

* (Horst aan de Maas) First attested as den Welder in 1803-1820. Likely derived from the name of a field, derived in turn from wild (“wild, uncultivated”). Compare Middle Dutch wildert (“badland, uncultivated land”).
* (Venlo) Potentially attested as early as 802-822 as walare, attested with certainty as Wielder in 1978. If the oldest attestation does in fact refer to the current settlement, a derivation from Old Dutch wilere (“farm, hamlet”) is possible. If the settlement is younger, a derivation from a field name containing the element wild (“wild, uncultivated”) is possible. Compare Middle Dutch wildert (“badland, uncultivated land”).

Horst aan de Maas
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A hamlet in Horst aan de Maas, Limburg, Netherlands


Lomm

First attested as lumme in 1326. Etymology uncertain. Potentially related to Old English *lumm (“puddle, pool”), dialectal English lum (“deep pool in a riverbed”), or Middle Dutch lomme (“ice hole”). Compare Lemiers, Lomme and Lommel.
See also Limburgish Lóm, Lòm.


Blerick

First attested as Blariaco around 365. Derived from Gallo-Roman Latin Blariacum, in turn a derivation from the personal name Blarius or Blarus suffixed with -acum. Compare Bunnik, Cuijk, Geverik, Lopik, Maurik, Mook, Niftrik, Odijk, Varik, Woezik and Fellerich.
See also Limburgish Blierik.


Schandelo

First attested as schanle in 1377. Likely derived from a compound of Middle Dutch *schan (“clean, free of weeds”) and lo (“light forest”). Compare Schandelen and Schoonloo.
See also Limburgish Schandele.


Genooi

First attested as in de oede in 1401. Compound of the dative singular form of the definite article ge and Middle Dutch ode (“uncultivated area, wasteland”). Compare Oeijenbraak and Ubroek.
See also Limburgish Genuuje.


Bolenberg

First attested as Aen den Bollenbergh in 1726. Possibly a compound of Old Dutch Bolo (a personal name) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Bolberg.
See also Limburgish Boleberg.


Smeliënkamp

First attested as den smeler in 1682. Compound of smele (“hair grass, Deschampsia sp.”) and kamp (“enclosed plot of land”).


Zaarderheiken

First attested as Zaarder Berger heide in 1838-1857. Compound of the otherwise unknown toponym Zaar (derived from zaar (“sedge, Carex sp.”)) and a diminutive form of heide (“heath, heathland”).


Veegtes

Derived from a widespread field name that references the expense in keeping the land arable. Alternatively derived from a perjorative name for an inn. Compare Schuddebeurs.
See also Limburgish Vaegtes.


Vossener

First attested as op gen Vossen aerden around 1600. Derived from a contraction of the compound term vossenaarde, in turn derived from vos (“fox, Vulpes vulpes”) and aarde (“field, acre”). No relationship to voos (“rotten”).


Herungerberg

First attested as Herungerberg in 1899. Compound of the toponym Herongen and berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Ubroek

First attested as int odebroeck in 1576. Compound of Middle Dutch ode (“uncultivated, waste”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). Compare Genooi and Oeijenbraak.


Nabben

First attested as Sieben Naben in 1838-1857. Derived from German sieben (“seven”) and Nabe (“hub”). Apparently derived from a house name referring to the concept of the seven spokes of the wheel of time in esoteric literature.


Watermeulehook

/ˈʋaː.tərˌmøː.ləˌɦoːk/


Molenbossen

First attested as de Molenbossen in 1803-1820. Compound of molen (“mill”) and the plural form of bos (“forest”). Named after a former hamlet.
See also Limburgish Meulebös.


Hogekamp

/ˈɦoː.ɣəˌkɑmp/


Meelderbroek

First attested as merlebroick in the fourteenth century. Compound of Middle Dutch meerle (“merlin, Falco columbarius”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Op de Heide

/ˈɔp də ˈɦɛi̯.də/

Derived from heide (“heath, heathland”).
See also Limburgish Op de Hei.


Tichelarie

First attested as De Tigchelarij in 1869. Derived from dialectal tichelarij (“tile factory, brick oven”). Named after a farm located near the current neighbourhood.
See also Limburgish De Ticheleri.


Groenveld

* (Noord-Holland) Attested as Groene velt in 1575. Compound of groen (“green”) and veld (“field”), referring here to an uncultivated field.
* (Limburg) See also Limburgish Greunveld.

A village in Schagen, North Holland, Netherlands


Stalberg

First attested as stalberg in the fourteenth century. Named after a castle built in the area of the current neighbourhood by Gerard van Stalbergen (d. 1403).


Vogelhut

/ˈvoː.ɣəlˌɦʏt/


Bussereind

First attested as Busserendt in 1534. Compound of the otherwise unknown toponym Bus (derived in turn from bos (“forest”)) and eind (“end, edge”).
See also Limburgish Böstering.

A hamlet in Beesel, Limburg, Netherlands


Rijkel

Potentially attested as rikilo in the 10th century, attested with certainty as rikel in 1343. Compound of Old Dutch riki (“wealthy, powerful, royal”) and lo (“light forest”).
See also Limburgish Riekel.


Offenbeek

First attested as Offenbeke in 1289. Compound of Old Dutch Offo (a personal name) and beek (“brook, stream”).
See also Limburgish Óffebek.

A village in Beesel, Limburg, Netherlands


Boukoul

First attested as opter buyeckulen in 1463. Compound of a first element that was at some point reinterpreted as beuk (“beech, Fagus sylvatica”) and Middle Dutch kule (“hole, pit”). No relationship with the toponymic element beukel (“small round elevation in the landscape”).
See also Limburgish De Boekoêl.

A village in Roermond, Limburg, Netherlands


Asenray

First attested as Asenraede in 1267. Compound of Old Dutch Aso (a personal name) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Azeraoj, Azerao.


Asselt

First attested as aslao in 860. Compound of Old Dutch as (“ash, Fraxinus excelsior”) and lo (“light forest”). Compare Assel, Nederasselt and Overasselt.
See also Limburgish Assel.


Einde

First attested in Eijnder Broeck in 1774. Derived from einde (“end, edge”).

A hamlet in Roermond, Limburg, Netherlands


Roerzicht

Compound of the hydronym Roer and zicht (“view”).

A neighbourhood of Roermond, Limburg, Netherlands


Herten

First attested as hercena and hertra in the mid-11th century. Etymology unknown. Potential derivations include a derivation from Proto-Indo-European *kar- (“shining, protruding”) or Proto-Germanic *haruth- (“woodland”) with pre-Germanic t. No relationship with Herten near Recklinghausen.
See also Limburgish Herte.

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A village and former municipality of Roermond, Limburg, Netherlands


Hammerveld

First attested as Hammerveld in 1867. Derived from a compound of the toponym Het Ham (derived in turn from ham (“sediment deposited in the bend of a current”)) and veld (“field”).


Muggenbroek

First attested as Moggenbruke in 1224. Compound of mug (“mosquito, Culex pipiens”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). Named after a farmhouse.


Spik

First attested as spik around 1391. Probably derived from spek (“brushwood”). A derivation from Middle Dutch spiker (“corn barn”) is less likely.
See also Limburgish De Sjpik.


Broekhin

First attested as in de Broekhinne in 1659. Compound of dialectal broek (“breeding hen”) and hin (“hen, female chicken”). Named after an inn and brewery formerly located near the current neighbourhood.


Thuserhof

First attested as de hof te hassenraid in 1460. Derived from a compound of a contraction of kartuizer (“Carthusian monk”) and hof (“farm, farmstead”).
See also Limburgish Thuserhaof.


Donderberg

* (Limburg) First attested as Donder Berg in 1803-1820. Compound of donder (“thunder”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
* (Utrecht) Compound of donder (“thunder”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).

A neighbourhood of Rhenen, Utrecht, Netherlands


Hoogvonderen

First attested as Vunderen in 1294-1295. Compound of hoog (“high”) and Middle Dutch vonder (“narrow footbridge”). Compare Het Vonderen.
See also Limburgish Hoogvondere.


Leeuwen

* (Roermond) First attested as lewen in 1431. Derived from the dative plural form of Old Dutch lēo (“burial mound”) (cognate to Gothic 𐌷𐌻𐌰𐌹𐍅 (hlaiw, “tomb, grave”), Old Saxon hlêo (“mound, burial mound”), Old High German hlêo (“mound, burial mound”)). Compare Beneden-Leeuwen, Boven-Leeuwen, Leeuwte, Heiligerlee, Westerlee, Denderleeuw, Gors-Opleeuw, Lauw, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw and Zoutleeuw. See also Limburgish Leeve.
* (Beesel) First attested as lewen in 1323. Derived from the dative plural form of Old Dutch lēo (“burial mound”) (cognate to Gothic 𐌷𐌻𐌰𐌹𐍅 (hlaiw, “tomb, grave”), Old Saxon hlêo (“mound, burial mound”), Old High German hlêo (“mound, burial mound”)). Compare Beneden-Leeuwen, Boven-Leeuwen, Leeuwte, Heiligerlee, Westerlee, Denderleeuw, Gors-Opleeuw, Lauw, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw and Zoutleeuw. See also Limburgish Lieëwe.

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A neighbourhood of Beesel, Limburg, Netherlands


Kapel in 't Zand

First attested as onser Vrouwen capelle van nuwes getijmmert buijten zwartbruecker porten aen den zande in 1418. Derived from kapel (“chapel”) and zand (“sand”). The neighbourhood was named after a chapel built in the 15th century.
See also Limburgish Kepel in 't Zandj.


De Kemp

Derived from kamp (“enclosed plot of land”).


Swalmen

First attested as de Sualmo at the end of the 12th century. Derived from the dative plural form of the hydronym Swalm, cognate in turn with Middle Dutch swalm (“eddy, whirlpool”), Middle High German swalm (“upwelling of water”). Compare Hooge Zwaluwe and Lage Zwaluwe.
See also Limburgish Zjwame.


Maasniel

First attested as nieol in 943. Compound of the hydronym Maas and an element that has been variously interpreted as Proto-Germanic *niwialhô- (“hollow, low-lying land”), *niwialha- (“new house”) and Old Dutch *niol (“place at the foot of a hill”). Compare Aalst, Elst, Nieuwaal, Niel, Niel-bij-As, Nivele and Waldniel.
See also Limburgish Neel.


De Weerd

First attested as Weert in 1835. Derived from weerd (“land next to water, riverine island”).


Roermondse Veld

Derived from the toponym Roermond and veld (“field”).
See also Limburgish Remunjse Veld.


Merum

* (Limburg) First attested as merehem in 1101. Compound of Old Dutch mere (“lake, pool”) and heem (“home, settlement”). See also Limburgish Maerem.
* (Groningen) First attested as merum in 1422. Etymology uncertain. Potentially a compound of Old Frisian *mere (“pool, lake”) and heem (“home, settlement”) or a derivation from the dative plural form of *mere. See also Dutch Low Saxon Mijrum.

A hamlet in Eemsdelta, Groningen, Netherlands


Wieler

First attested as Wilre in 1553. Derived from wieler (“farm, hamlet”).
See also Limburgish Wielder.


Aan de Rijksweg

Derived from aan (“on”) and rijksweg (“state road, government road”).
See also Limburgish Ane Riekswaeg.


Roskam

First attested as Roskamp in 1803-1820. Derived from roskam (“currycomb”). Named after an inn formerly located near the hamlet.

A hamlet in Roerdalen, Limburg, Netherlands


Posterholt

First attested as posterholt in 1147. Compound derived from an unclear first element and holt (“rising deciduous forest”). The first element is potentially related to dialectal postel (“blueberry, Vaccinium myrtillus”).
See also Limburgish Postert.

A village in Roerdalen, Limburg, Netherlands


Herkenbosch

First attested as herkembus between 1312 and 1350. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch Herke (a personal name) and bos (“rising forest”). Compare Herkenrade.
See also Limburgish Hèrkebósj.


Reutje

First attested as curtis in Raetken in 1251. Derived from a diminutive form of rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish 't Räötje.


Etsberg

First attested as Etzenberg in 1803-1820. Compound of an uncertain first element (possibly related to etze (“pasture”)) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Etzenrade.
See also Limburgish Ètsberg.


Paarlo

First attested as pardelare in 1263. The oldest attestation points to a compound derivation from an unknown first element and laar (“intensively cultivated forest”). No relationship to the English Parley.
See also Limburgish Paalder.


Sint Odiliënberg

Potentially attested as Mons Petri in the first half of the ninth century, attested with certainty as berg in 858. Derived from the name of Saint Odile of Alsace and berg (“hill, elevated place”). The settlement had various names before receiving its current name in the fifteenth century, perhaps due to the influence of a local monastery.
See also Limburgish Berg.

A village and former municipality of Roerdalen, Limburg, Netherlands


Vlodrop-Station

Derived from the toponym Vlodrop and station (“train station”).
See also Limburgish Vlorp-Stasie.


Aan de Berg

Derived from aan (“at”), de (“the”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Limburgish Ane Berg.


Voorsterveld

First attested as Voorsterveld in 1936. Compound of the toponym Voorst and veld (“field”).
See also Limburgish Varsjerveldj, Vàrsjerveld, Varsjerveld.


Vlodrop

First attested as flothorp in 943. Compound of dialectal vlo (“stream, river”) and a metathesized form of dorp (“village, settlement”). The interpretation of the first element as Proto-Germanic *flôh- (“rocky layer”) is incorrect.
See also Limburgish Vlorp, Vlórp, Vloearep.


Zittard

Both toponyms are presumably derived from Middle Dutch sitter (“common land”) (indirectly derived from Latin sectura (“common land”)) with epenthetic -t. An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from Old High German sigituri (“section of forest intended for logging”) (derived from Latin secretarium). Compare Sittard, Zijtaart and Zittert. See also Limburgish 't Zittert, 't Zitterd.
* (Limburg) First attested as Ingen Sittardt in 1612.
* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as siterde in the first quarter of the 13th century.

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A hamlet in Veldhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands


Koningsbosch

First attested as het nieuwe dorp ofte Koningsbosch in the mid-18th century. Compound of koning (“king”) and bos (“rising forest”). The toponym apparently refers to privileges held by various monarchs during the Ancien Régime.
See also Limburgish De Boesj.

A village in Echt-Susteren, Limburg, Netherlands


Slek

First attested as Sleck in 1803-1820. Potentially derived from dialectal sleek (“horizontal plane”).
See also Limburgish De Slek.


Sint Joost

First attested as de curte Sancti Judoci in 1294-1295. Named after Saint Judoc.
See also Limburgish Sint-Joeas.


Berkelaar

First attested as berclar in the mid-11th century. Compound of berk (“birch, Betula sp.”) and laar (“intensively cultivated forest”).
See also Limburgish Berkelieër.

A hamlet in Echt-Susteren, Limburg, Netherlands


Roosteren

First attested as rustern in 1201. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from a hydronym. A proposed reading of the toponym as a compound of rood (“red”) and the toponym Susteren is incorrect. Formerly called Schettereind. The village received its current name relatively recently; the former bearer of the toponym became known as Oud-Roosteren.
See also Limburgish Roostere.

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A village and former municipality of Echt-Susteren, Limburg, Netherlands


Echterbosch

First attested as Echterbosch in 1835. Compound of the toponym Echt and bos (“rising forest”).
See also Limburgish D'n Echterbós.


Baakhoven

First attested as beechoven in 1312 and 1358. Derived from a compound of Middle Dutch beec (“brook, stream”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farm, farmstead”). No relationship to Old Dutch Bako (a personal name).
See also Limburgish Baakhaove.


Gebroek

First attested as Broich around 1700. Compound of the definite article ge and broek (“marsh, marshland”).
See also Limburgish Gebrook.


Putbroek

First attested as Putbroek in 1843. Compound of the toponym Put (derived from put (“well”)) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).
See also Limburgish Pötbrook.


Oevereind

First attested as Owereyende in 1803-1820. Derived from a compound of an otherwise unknown toponym *Owe (derived from ooi (“land next to a river”)) and eind (“end, edge”).


Dieteren

First attested as dithirn in 1213. Etymology unknown. Compare Dieren.
See also Limburgish Detere.

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Rothenbach

First attested as Zoll Rodenbach in 1867. From German Rothenbach, a hydronym derived from rot (“red”) and Bach (“brook, stream”).
See also Limburgish Reutebàk.


Hingen

First attested as bij ghen hinghe in 1464. Potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *hangim (“settlement on an incline”). Compare Hingene.
See also Limburgish 't Hènge.


Tusschen de Bruggen

First attested as Tusschen de Bruggen in 1899. Derived from tussen (“between”) and the plural form of brug (“bridge”). Compare Tussenklappen.
See also Limburgish Tösje de Brögke.


Pepinusbrug

First attested as Pepinsbruck in 1803-1820. Allegedly derived from a compound of Latin Pepinus (a personal name) and brug (“bridge”). According to local tradition, Pepin of Herstal (ca. 635-714) got bogged down along with his baggage train in a stream near the hamlet. After he was relieved by the citizens of Echt, he allegedly ordered the construction of a bridge at the site of the hamlet.


Illikhoven

First attested as yllichaven in 1468. Compound of Old Dutch Illo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and the dative plural form of hof (“farm, farmstead”).
See also Limburgish Illekaove.


Aasterberg

First attested as aeserberch in 1395. Compound derived from either the otherwise unknown toponym Aast (potentially derived from Limburgish aost (“branch, maple, Acer sp.”)) or from the name of a nearby field and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Limburgish D'n Aosterberg.


Oud-Roosteren

First attested as Oud-Roosteren in 1868. Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Roosteren. The settlement acquired its name after the toponym Roosteren was transferred westwards to a village formerly called Schettereind.
See also Limburgish Aw-Kirk.


Schilberg

* (Echt-Susteren) First attested as scheylberg in 1300. Compound of dialectal schil (“crooked”), scheel and berg (“hill, elevated place”). See also Limburgish Sjaelberg.
* (Gulpen-Wittem) First attested as bitseelsberch in 1370. Potentially a compound of either Vulgar Latin *bacellus (“small brook”) or Middle Dutch butseel (“kind of animal, wineskin”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). See also Limburgish Sjilberg.

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A hamlet in Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Netherlands


Spaanshuisken

First attested as Spaensche Huizen in 1770. Compound of Spaans (“Spanish”) and a diminutive form of huis (“house”). The settlement was founded in 1598 on the border between the Spanish Netherlands and the Duchy of Jülich.
See also Limburgish Spaanshuuske.


Ophoven

* (Belgium) First attested as ophoven in 1167. Compound of Middle Dutch op (“higher up, upper”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”). See also Limburgish Opove.
* (Echt-Susteren) First attested as uphouen in 1224. Compound of op (“higher up, upper”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”). See also Limburgish Ophaove.
* (Leudal) First attested as Ophooven in 1803-1820. Compound of op (“higher up, upper”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”). See also Limburgish Ophaove.
* (Sittard-Geleen) First attested as Ophoven in 1803-1820. Compound of op (“higher up, upper”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”). So named to distinguish the area from Overhoven. See also Limburgish Ophaove.

A village and former municipality of Kinrooi, Belgium

A hamlet in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands


Aan Reijans

First attested as Aanreijans in 1936. Derived from aan (“at, on”) and Reijans (a surname). Named for its location next to a property owned by the family.


Maria Hoop

First attested as Maria-Hoop in 1936. Derived from the name of Saint Mary and hoop (“hope”). Formerly a rectorate of the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ.
See also Limburgish D'n Deelgaard.


Visserweert

Attested with certainty as visserweert in 1360. Compound of visser (“fisherman”) and weerd (“land next to water, riverine island”).
See also Limburgish Vèsserswaert.


Broeksittard

First attested as bruchsitert in 1144. Compound of broek (“marsh, marshland”) and the toponym Sittard.
See also Limburgish Broukzittert.

A village and former municipality of Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands


Harrecoven

A hamlet in Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands


Holtum

First attested as holthem in 1356. Compound of a variant of hout (“rising deciduous forest”) and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Limburgish Houtem.

A village in Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands


Abshoven

First attested as abshoven in 1253-1254. Compound of abt (“abbot, father superior”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farm, farmstead”). The name probably references the abbot of the Monastery of Saint-Vaast at Arras, which owned properties in nearby Munstergeleen.
See also Limburgish Abshaove.


Guttecoven

First attested as guttichoven in 1296. Compound of Old Dutch Gutto (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and the dative plural form of hof (“farm, farmstead”).
See also Limburgish Göttekaove.


Grevenbicht

First attested as grevenbiecht in 1437-1466. Compound of graaf (“earl”) and a second element that has variously been interpreted as Old Dutch *bihegan (“surrounded by a hedge”) (see haag) or *bicht (“turn, corner”) (compare bocht). The element graaf was added to distinguish the settlement from the older Obbicht. Compare Buchten.
See also Limburgish Beeg.


Obbicht

First attested with certainty as bietha in 1034. Compound of op (“up, high”) and a second element that is difficult to interpret. Potentially derived from Old Dutch *bihegan (“surrounded by a hedge”) (see haag) or *bicht (“turn, corner”) (compare bocht). The element op was added at a later date in order to distinguish the settlement from the younger Grevenbicht. Compare Buchten.
See also Limburgish Opbeech.


Sanderbout

Derived from a local variant of the name of the Frankish king Zwentibold (c.870 - 900).


Munstergeleen

First attested as munstergelene in 1202. Compound of Middle Dutch munster (“monastery, large parish church”) and the toponym Geleen. Compare Monster. See also Abshoven.
See also Limburgish Munstergelaen.


Graetheide

First attested as nemus quod vulgo dicitur li Graite in 1250. Compound of graat (“hill ridge, elevated place”) and heide (“heath, heathland”). The use of Latin nemus (“forest, wood”) in the oldest attestation suggests that the area around the hamlet used to be a woodland before gradually degenerating into heathland.
See also Limburgish De Graathei.


Limbricht

First attested as lumburg in 1224. Named after the city of Limburg (in French Limbourg), currently located in the province of Liège.
See also Limburgish Lömmerich.


Stadbroek

Compound of stad (“city”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).
See also Limburgish Sjtadbrouk.


Overhoven

First attested as Overhoven in 1803-1820. Compound of over (“on the other side of”) (referring to a local stream) and the dative plural form of hof (“farm, farmstead”). So named to distinguish the area from Ophoven.
See also Limburgish Euverhaove.


Papenhoven

First attested as papenhoven in 1400. Compound of either Middle Dutch Papo (a personal name) or paap (“priest”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farm, farmstead”).
See also Limburgish Papenhaove.


Einighausen

First attested as eynenhusen in 1404. Compound of Old Dutch Eino (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and the dative plural form of huis (“house”). The current "German" spelling of the name derives from the time when the village belonged to the Duchy of Jülich (see also Bocholtz and Siebengewald).
See also Limburgish Einikhoeze.


Windraak

First attested as Wintrachen in 1595. Etymology uncertain. Proposed derivations from Gallo-Roman Latin *Vinderiacum or *vinitoriacum (“place where wine is produced”) are unsatisfactory. An interpretation of the toponym as "location that is subject to a lot of wind" (cf. Heurtebise) is also unconvincing, as is that which seeks to derive the toponym from Middle Dutch *Winnerack (“strip of land owned by a tenant”). Perhaps comparable to Wintbraken.
See also Limburgish De Wèndjraak.


Limbrichterveld

Compound of the toponym Limbricht and veld (“field”).
See also Limburgish 't Lömmerigerveldj.


Schipperskerk

Compound of schipper (“skipper, sailor”) and kerk (“church”). Named after a church built in 1949.
See also Limburgish Sjipperskèrk.


Genhout

First attested as Grootgenhout and Kleyngenhout in 1557. Derived from a compound of the dative singular form of the definite article ge and hout (“rising deciduous forest”). The village used to be composed of two sections, Groot Genhout ("Great Genhout") and Klein Genhout ("Small Genhout"). It is now considered a single village.


Oud-Geleen

/ˈɑu̯t ɣəˈleːn/

Derived from oud (“old”) and the toponym Geleen.
See also Limburgish Awt-Gelaen.


Looiwinkel

Compound of looi (“tannery”) and winkel (“corner, enclosed piece of land”).


Hobbelrade

Potentially attested as tobbenrode bi gelene in 1280-1290, attested with certainty as hobbelroie in 1447. Compound of Old Dutch Hubbilo (a personal name) (derived from Hugbald or Hubert) and rode (“land cleared of trees”). Compare Hubbelrath.
See also Limburgish Hobbelrao.


Oude Kerk

Derived from oud (“old”) and kerk (“church”).
See also Limburgish De Aw Kèrk.


Kelmond

First attested as calmont in 1444. Derived from Latin calvus (“bald, empty”) and mons (“mountain, hill”). See also Colmont.
See also Limburgish Kelment.


Spaubeek

Potentially attested as spaltbeche in 1148, attested with certainty as spaltbeke in 1175. Compound of Old Dutch spalt (“gorge, vale”) (in this specifc case "gully") and beke (“brook, stream”).
See also Limburgish Sjpawbik.

A village and former municipality of Beek, Limburg, Netherlands


Geverik

First attested as gheverich in 1271. Etymology unknown. Perhaps derived from Gallo-Roman Latin *Gabriacum, *Gaviriacum or *gabriacum (“goat park”). A derivation from Proto-Germanic *gabra (“wetland, swamp”) suffixed with *-ikja- has also been proposed. Compare Blerick, Bunnik, Cuijk, Gever, Lopik, Maurik, Mook, Niftrik, Odijk, Varik, Woezik and Fellerich.

unk

unknown


Lindenheuvel

Attested as Lindenheuvel in 1936. Derived from a compound of linde (“linden, Tilia sp.”) and heuvel (“hill”). Named after a field.
See also Limburgish De Lèndjheuvel.


Daniken

First attested as daneke and danecke in 1236. Etymology uncertain. A proposed derivation from a compound of Old Dutch Dano (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and heem (“home, settlement”) does not match well with the oldest attestations of the toponym.
See also Limburgish Danike.


Aalbeek

First attested as oelbeek in 1324. Derived from a compound of ool (“land next to water, humid low-lying land”) and beek (“brook, stream”). Compare Aalbeke.
See also Limburgish Aolbaek.

A village in Beekdaelen, Limburg, Netherlands


Amstenrade

First attested as anstenroden in 1274. Derived from a compound of Old Dutch Ansto (a personal name) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Awstroa.

A village and former municipality of Beekdaelen, Limburg, Netherlands


Arensgenhout

First attested as dat dorpe 't gene hoit in 1381. Compound of a dialectal form of Arnold (a personal name), the definite article ge and hout (“rising deciduous forest”). The personal name was added at a later date to distinguish the settlement from Kleingenhout.


Doenrade

First attested as dudenrode in 1170. Compound of Old Dutch Dudo (a personal name) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Doonder.


Bingelrade

First attested as binghenrode in 1263. Compound of Old Dutch Bingo (a personal name) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Bèngelder.


Jabeek

First attested as apud Iabeche in 1144. Compound of an unclear first element and beek (“brook, stream”). The first element has been interpreted as gat (“hole, passageway”) and as a prehistoric hydronym *Jatia. Compare Jabbeke.
See also Limburgish Jaobik.


Hulsberg

First attested as huleberga in 1147. Compound of Old Dutch hules (“holly, Ilex aquifolium”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Limburgish Hölsberg.


Merkelbeek

First attested as merkelbeke in 1283. Compound of an unclear first element and beek (“brook, stream”). The first element has been interpreted as Old Dutch Markilo (a personal name), a compound of mark (“demarcated area, unorganised communal land”) and lo (“light forest”) (compare Markelo), and as a hydronym *Markilo (derived from mark (“border”)).
See also Limburgish Merkelbek.


Oirsbeek

First attested as oersbeke in 1273. Derived from a compound of an unclear first element and beek (“brook, stream”). The first element has been interpreted as Old Dutch ors (“horse”) and *oor (“coarse sand”). Both of these readings do not match well with the long vowel in the oldest attestations, however.
See also Limburgish Oeësjbik.


Schimmert

First attested as scinmottera and schimorta in the mid-11th century. Compound of dialectal schijn (“land cleared for agriculture”) and Latin mortarius (“muddy pool”). Compare Schinnen, Schin op Geul and Schinveld.
See also Limburgish Sjömmert.


Schinnen

Attested with certainty as scinne in 1208. Potentially derived from the hydronym Schin (related to Old Dutch skīnan (“shine, sparkle”)) or from dialectal schijn (“land cleared for agriculture”). Compare Schimmert, Schin op Geul and Schinveld.
See also Limburgish Sjènne.


Sweikhuizen

First attested as suechusen in 1280. Compound of a dialectal form of zwaag (“pasture, cattle field”) and the dative plural form of huis (“house”). Compare Schwachhausen and Schweighausen.
See also Limburgish Zjweikese, Sjweikese.


Schinveld

First attested as in uilla schinneuelt in 1180. Likely a compound of dialectal schijn (“land cleared for agriculture”) and veld (“field”). A reading of the first element as the hydronym Schin (related to Old Dutch skīnan (“shine, sparkle”)) is less likely. Compare Schimmert, Schinnen and Schin op Geul.
See also Limburgish Sjilvend.


Wijnandsrade

First attested as rode in 1247-1288. Compound of Middle Dutch Winant (a personal name) and rode (“land cleared of trees”). The settlement was initially called Rode. The name of its (then) feudal lord was added at a later date as a distinguishing element.
See also Limburgish Wienesrao.


Vaesrade

Potentially attested as wastrode in 1139, attested with certainty as vaesrode in 1230. Derived from a compound of Latin vastum (“wasteland”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”). The popular interpretation of the first element as a derivation from the name of Saint Servatius of Tongeren is incorrect.
See also Limburgish Vaosje.


Haasdal

A hamlet in Beekdaelen, Limburg, Netherlands


Breinder

First attested as breiderode in 1263. Compound of breed (“broad, wide”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).


Heisterbrug

First attested as aengen Heisterbrug in the 17th century. Compound of a dialectal form of heester (“bush, shrub”) and brug (“bridge”).
See also Limburgish G'n Heisterbrök.


Hommert

First attested as hummert in 1402. Etymology unknown. A proposed derivation from a compound of the plural form of hoog (“high, tall”) and the plural form of berg (“hill, elevated place”) matches neither the oldest attestations nor the terrain around the settlement.
See also Limburgish Hómmert.

unk

unknown


Brommelen

* (Beekdaelen) Derived from braam (“bramble, Rubus fruticosus”). See also Limburgish Brómmele.
* (Meerssen) Potentially attested as bromelen in 1391-1392, attested with certainty as bromelen in 1399-1400. Derived from braam (“bramble, Rubus fruticosus”). See also Limburgish Brómmele.

A hamlet in Meerssen, Limburg, Netherlands


Grijzegrubben

First attested as grisengrebbe in 1367. Compound of the plural form of gries (“quartz sand, rocky ground”) and grubbe (“ditch, trench”).
See also Limburgish Griëzegröbbe.


Kathagen

First attested as kathagel in 1425. Compound of kat (used here in an unclear sense) and the plural form of haag (“fencing, enclosed area, homestead”).
See also Limburgish Kathage.


Etzenrade

First attested as evezenrode in 1140. Compound of Old Dutch Evezo (a personal name) or Evizo and rode (“land cleared of trees”). Compare Etsberg.
See also Limburgish Ieëtselder.


Hellebroek

First attested as Hellenbroek in 1803-1820. Compound of the toponym Helle and broek (“marsh, marshland”).
See also Limburgish Hèllebrook.


Kleingenhout

Compound of klein (“small, little”), the definite article ge and hout (“rising deciduous forest”). The element klein was added to distinguish the hamlet from Arensgenhout.


Hunnecum

First attested as Hunnekum in 1603. Compound of Old Dutch Huno (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Limburgish Hunnekem.


Nierhoven

First attested as Nirven in 1803-1820. Compound of a dialectal form of nieuw (“new”) and the dative singular form of hof (“homestead”).
See also Limburgish Nirve.


Klein-Doenrade

First attested as Klein-Doenrade in 1838-1857. Compound of klein (“small, little”) and the toponym Doenrade.


Nagelbeek

First attested as nagelbeke in 1402. Compound of an uncertain first element and beek (“brook, stream”). The first element may be related to Old Dutch nakala, a former river located somewhere near Urk.
See also Limburgish Nagelbek.


Reuken

First attested as Reuken in 1899. Derived from a diminutive form of rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish G'n Reuke.


Terstraten

First attested as Gerstraten in 1803-1820. Dative plural form of straat (“street, road”).
See also Limburgish Tersjtraote.


Tervoorst

First attested as Tervorst in 1803-1820. Compound of ter (“at”) and vorst (“preserve”).
See also Limburgish Tervoeësj.


Wolfhagen

First attested as woufhagen in 1402. Compound of the name Wolf and haag (“fencing, enclosed area, homestead”). Compare Hilleshagen, Winthagen and Wolfhaag.
See also Limburgish Woufhage.


Op den Hering

/ˈɔp dɛn ˈɦeː.rɪŋ/

First attested as den Hering in 1847. Derived from op (“on”), the dative form of de (“the”) and haar (“sandy ridge”) (which is ultimately from Proto-Germanic *harugaz) suffixed with -ing. Compare Haring.
See also Limburgish Op d'n Hiering.


Swier

First attested as scherwigen in 1246. Etymology unknown. According to one hypothesis, the toponym is derived from Latin *carrucaria (“ploughland”). Compare Baaks-Sweijer.
See also Limburgish Zjwier, Sjwier.

unknown


Douvergenhout

First attested as in die Douff, auss der Douffen in 1611. Derived from a compound of the toponyms Douve and Genhout. Douve is potentially the name of a house derived from duif (“pigeon”), while Genhout is a compound of the definite article ge and hout (“rising deciduous forest”).
See also Limburgish Doevergenhout.


Treebeek

First attested as den Tritbach in 1500. Compound of an unclear first element and beek (“brook, stream”). The first element has been variously interpreted as "fordable", "gradually descending" and "regularly bursting its banks".
See also Limburgish Treëbik.

A neighbourhood of Brunssum, Limburg, Netherlands


Klingbemden

Compound of the toponym Kling and the plural form of beemd (“alluvial land, pasture”). The neighbourhood was constructed in the 1970s.
See also Limburgish Klingbemde.


Rozengaard

Attested as Rozengaard in 1936. Derived from rozengaard (“rose garden”). Named after a farmhouse in Brunssum.
See also Limburgish Roeëzegaard.


Bouwberg

First attested as Bouwberg in 1869. Potentially a compound of boede (“cottage, shack, shed”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Oeloven

First attested as Oeloven in 1956. Difficult to interpret due to a paucity of old attestations. Potentially a compound of Limburgish oel (“earthenware jug”) and oven (“oven”).
See also Limburgish Oelove.


Kruisberg

Attested as Kruisberg in 1936. Compound of kruis (“cross, crossroads”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Limburgish Kruusberg.


Heufke

First attested as Het Heufken in 1869. Derived from a diminutive form of hof (“farm, farmstead”).


Rumpen

First attested as Rompen in 1603. Perhaps related to the surname Rompen or Rumpen. Compare Rumpenheim.
See also Limburgish Rómpe.


Langeberg

Attested as Langeberg in 1936. Compound of lang (“long”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Named after the hill the neighbourhood was built on.


Haansberg

* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as de haneberge in the second half of the 15th century. Compound of haan (“rooster, black grouse”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
* (Limburg)

A hamlet in Etten-Leur, North Brabant, Netherlands


Op gen Hoes

/ˈɔp ɣən ˈɦus/


Kerkeveld

* (Gelderland) Compound of kerk (“church”) and veld (“field”).
* (Brunssum) Compound of kerk (“church”) and veld (“field”). See also Limburgish Kirkeveld.
* (Simpelveld) Compound of kerk (“church”) and veld (“field”).

A neighbourhood of Wijchen, Gelderland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Simpelveld, Limburg, Netherlands


Puth

First attested as putte and nyederputte in 1402. Derived from put (“well”). The village was originally subdivided into Bovenste Puth (Upper Puth) and Onderste Puth (Lower Puth). However, it is now considered a single village.
See also Limburgish Pöt.


Schuttersveld

Derived from a compound of schutter (“militiaman, rifleman”) and veld (“field”). The neighbourhood was built on a former training ground of the local militia.
See also Limburgish Sjuttersjveld.


Amstenraderveld

Compound of the toponym Amstenrade and veld (“field”).


Mijnbuurt

A neighbourhood of Landgraaf, Limburg, Netherlands


Nieuwenhagerheide

Compound of the toponym Nieuwenhagen and heide (“heath, heathland”).


Rimburg

First attested as rincberge in 1278. Compound of ring (“ring”) and burg (“castle, fortified settlement”).

A village and former municipality of Landgraaf, Limburg, Netherlands


Heistraat

* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as in die Heystraat in 1504. Compound of heide (“heath, heathland”) and straat (“street, way”). So named to distinguish the settlement from Laagstraat.
* (Limburg)

A hamlet in Oosterhout, North Brabant, Netherlands


Lauradorp

Attested as Lauradorp in 1936. Compound of the personal name Laura and dorp (“village”). The name refers to the wife of a mine owner who received a concession near Landgraaf.


Waubach

First attested as waubagh in 1372. Derived from a compound hydronym composed of an uncertain first element and beek (“brook, stream”). The first element has been interpreted as Middle Dutch wald (“swamp forest, marshy forest”), but this interpretation is not backed up by the oldest attestations of the toponym.


Kakert

First attested as de kaekert in the 14th century. Potentially derived from kakert (“clucker, screecher”) (here referring to a cockerell). A proposed derivation from a compound of Old Dutch Kakko (a personal name) and rode (“land cleared of trees”) is unlikely due to the use of an article in the oldest attestations of the toponym. Compare Kekerdom.


Schaesberg

First attested as Gaesberg in the 16th century. Compound of an unclear first element and berg (“hill, elevated place”). The first element has been interpreted as a derivation of dialectal scheizen (“to get stones”) or (incorrectly) as related to De Scheijdt, a nearby (former) hamlet. The toponym has also been linked to the Schaesberg family of Aachen. Formerly an independent village.

A neighbourhood and former municipality of Landgraaf, Limburg, Netherlands


Groenstraat

* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as Groenstraat in 1899. Compound of groen (“overgrown”) and straat (“street, road”). The name refers to an unpaved and seldom-used road.
* (Limburg) First attested as grünstrasse in the 14th century. Compound of groen (“overgrown”) and straat (“street, road”). The name refers to an unpaved and seldom-used road. Compare Groeneweg.

A hamlet in Hilvarenbeek, North Brabant, Netherlands


Abdissenbosch

First attested as in der ebdissenbusch in 1425. Compound of abdis (“abbess”) and bos (“rising forest”). The area was formerly the property of the abbess of the monastery at Thorn.


Ubach over Worms

First attested as in parochia de Ubach in 1312-1350. The element Ubach is a compound hydronym derived from an uncertain first element and beek (“brook, stream”). The first element of the hydronym has been linked to Limburgish oe (“land next to a current”), although the oldest attestations of the hydronym preclude such a reading. The element over Worms refers to the hydronym Worm and was added to distinguish the municipality from the neighbouring Übach-Palenberg. Formerly the name of one of the municipalities that were fused to form Landgraaf.


Waubacherveld

Compound of the toponym Waubach and veld (“field”).

A neighbourhood of Kerkrade, Limburg, Netherlands


Hopel

First attested as die hoepel zo strijthagen in 1452. Diminutive of hoop (“small elevated place, hillock”).


Rolduckerveld

Compound of the toponym Rolduc and veld (“field”).


Kaffeberg

First attested as Kaffenberch in 1615. Compound of Limburgish kavei (“hollow road”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Chevremont and Schweiberg.


Mucherveld

See also Central Franconian 't Mucherveld.


Eygelshoven

First attested as eigelsowen around 1170-1180. Compound derived from either Old Dutch Aigil (a personal name) or Middle Dutch eygel (“needle-shaped sepulchral monument”) and the dative plural form of Old Dutch owe (“land next to a current”). Compare Igel.
See also Central Franconian Egelze.

cog

A village and former municipality of Kerkrade, Limburg, Netherlands


Nulland

First attested as de nueleinde around 1170-1180. Compound of Middle Dutch nue (“new”) and lende (“area”).
See also Central Franconian Nulled.


Haanrade

First attested as hagenrode around 1170-1180. Compound of Old Dutch hagen (“fence, enclosed area”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”). The reading of the first element as equivalent to hoog (“high”) is incorrect.
See also Central Franconian Haander.


Bleijerheide

First attested as blye and blyde in 1475. Compound of the toponym Blijde (of uncertain origin) and heide (“heath, heathland”).
See also Central Franconian Blieërhei.


Kaalheide

First attested as Kalheit in 1621. Compound of kaal (“barren”) and heide (“heath, heathland”).
See also Central Franconian Kaalhei.


Hondsrug

A hamlet in Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands


Spekholzerheide

First attested as Speckholzeheide in 1614. Compound of the toponym Spekholz and heide (“heath, heathland”).
See also Central Franconian Sjpekhei.


Schurenberg

First attested as Schuyrenberg in 1803-1820. Compound of the toponym Terschuren and berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Terschuren

First attested as scuren in 1106. Derived from the dative singular form of schuur (“barn, shed”).

A neighbourhood of Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands


Locht

* (North Brabant) Attested as Logt in 1794. Derived from Middle Dutch locht (“enclosed parcel, vegetable garden”).
* (Limburg) First attested as locht in 1466. Derived from Middle Dutch locht (“enclosed parcel, vegetable garden”). See also Central Franconian De Loeët.

A hamlet in Cranendonck, North Brabant, Netherlands


Benzenrade

First attested as benzerode and benserode in 1281. Compound of Old Dutch Benzo (a personal name) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Benzerao.


Terwinselen

First attested as wunzelen around 1170-1180. Derived from Latin *vini cellam (“wine cellar”) or vinicella (“small vineyard”). An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from Latin vincam (“periwinkle, Vinca sp.”). Compare Vaals.
See also Central Franconian Terwinsele.


Vrieheide

Compound of a dialectal form of dialectal vrede (“fence, fenced-in area”) and heide (used here in the rare sense "thinned-out forest serving as pasture").


Passart

First attested as Passart in 1689. Derived from the surname Passart, referring here to a family of landowners from Maastricht.


Chevremont

First attested as schaveymont in 1396. Derived from Latin cavatus (“hollowed out”) and mons (“mountain, hill”). The current spelling of the name has been influenced by the nearby Chêvremont, but there is no etymological link between the two toponyms. Compare Kaffeberg and Schweiberg.
See also Central Franconian Sjevemet.


Hoensbroek

First attested as de bruke in 1198. Compound of the surname Hoen and broek (“marsh, marshland”). A castle was built by nobleman Herman Hoen in 1360. Formerly an independent village.
See also Limburgish Gebrook.

A neighbourhood and former municipality of Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands


Mariarade

Attested as Hoensbroek - Kloosterkolonie in 1929. Derived from a compound of the name of Saint Mary and rode (“land cleared of trees”). The toponym was inspired by the presence of a Lourdes cave near the neighbourhood and its proximity to the former hamlet of Kouvenrade.
See also Limburgish Mariaroa.


Heerlerheide

First attested as Heerle heyde in 1678. Compound of the toponym Heerlen and heide (“heath, heathland”).
See also Limburgish Heëlehei.


Heksenberg

First attested as Hetzenbergh in 1751. Compound of Limburgish hetze (“gnome”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to heks (“witch”).
See also Limburgish Hekseberg.


Ten Esschen

First attested as esgen in 1274-1294. Derived from te (“at”) and the plural form of es (“ash, Fraxinus excelsior”).
See also Limburgish Ten Esje.


Versiliënbosch

Derived from a compound of Limburgish ver (“lady”), the personal name Caecilia and bos (“rising forest”). Named after the noblewoman Caecilia Hoen (ca. 1386-1458). See also Hoensbroek.


Maria Gewanden

Attested as Maria-Gewanden in 1949. Derived from the name of the Saint Mary and the plural form of dialectal gewande (“tenant land, farm, lease”).
See also Limburgish Mariageweng.


Nieuwenhagen

First attested as Nieuenhaghen in 1603. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and the dative singular form of haag (“fencing, enclosed area, homestead”). Formerly an independent village.


Caumerveld

Compound of the toponym Caumer and veld (“field”).


Beersdal

First attested as berlesberch in 1403. Named after a nearby farmhouse.


Eikenderveld

First attested in Eijkendermolen in 1899. Compound of the Limburgish form of the toponym Eyckholt (a ruined castle near Terworm) and veld (“field”).
See also Limburgish Ekenderveld.


Heesberg

Compound of the toponym De Hees and berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Grasbroek

Compound of gras (“grass, grassland”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).
See also Limburgish Grasbrook.


Musschemig

First attested as musgebruch in 1274-1297. Compound of mus (“sparrow, Passeridae sp.”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). Compare Meezenbroek.
See also Limburgish Musjemig.


Bekkerveld

Compound of the toponym Bek and veld (“field”).


Heeserveld

First attested as Heeserveld in 1803-1820. Compound of De Hees and veld (“field”).


Husken

First attested as Huske in 1803-1820. Derived from a dialectal diminutive form of huis (“house”).


Schuureik

First attested as Schuyreyk in 1803-1820. Compound of the toponym Terschuren and eik (“oak, Quercus sp.”).


Heerlerbaan

First attested as Op den Straat in 1838-1857. Compound of the toponym Heerlen and baan (“thoroughfare”).
See also Limburgish Heëlebaan.


Weggebekker

/ˈʋɛ.ɣəˌbɛ.kər/


Rukker

First attested as RUKKER in 1851. Of unknown origins. Not a compound of roek (“rook, Corvus frugilegus”) or ruk (“rough”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).

unk

unknown


Ganzeweide

/ˈɣɑn.zəˌʋɛi̯.də/


Imstenrade

First attested as emsenroide in 1386. Compound of Old Dutch Imiso (a personal name) or Emiso and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Imsterao.


Schandelen

First attested as schandelen in 1415. Etymology unknown. Perhaps a compound of schoon (“clean, free of weeds”) and either lo (“light forest”) or laar (“intensively cultivated forest”). Compare Schandelo and Schoonloo.
See also Limburgish Sjandele.

unknown


Rennemig

First attested as rinnembergh in 1312-1350. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch reen (“boundary, border”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Palenberg and Vrusschemig.


Meezenbroek

First attested as meysenbroeck in 1371. Derived from a compound of either mus (“sparrow, Passeridae sp.”) or mees (“tit, Paridae sp.”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). Compare Musschemig.


Vrusschemig

First attested as vrussenbach in 1381 and 1411. Originally a compound of vors (“frog”) and beek (“brook, stream”). The second element has not remained fixed over time, and has been reinterpreted as broek (“marsh, marshland”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Palenberg and Rennemig.
See also Limburgish Vrusjemig.


Palenberg

Potentially attested as palenbach in 1415, attested with certainty as Palenborch in 1562. Potentially a compound of paal (“boundary marker, border”) and beek (“brook, stream”). The second element may alternatively be either broek (“marsh, marshland”) or berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Rennemig and Vrusschemig.


Overbroek

* (Venray) First attested as overbroke in 1323. Compound of over (“opposite, on the other side”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).
* (Heerlen) Attested as Overbroek in 1803-1820. Compound of over (“opposite, on the other side”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). See also Limburgish Euverbrook.

A hamlet in Venray, Limburg, Netherlands


De Wieër

First attested as vivario in 1208. Derived from Middle Dutch wiër (“fishpond”).


Aarveld

Compound of the hydronym Aar and veld (“field”). The first element possibly derives from Proto-Indo-European *h₃er- (“to move, stir, spring”). Compare Ter Aar.


Maria Christinawijk

First attested as Helde Wiers Kamp in 1845, named after Jacob Heldewier (?–1692), a councilman of Heerlen who owned land nearby. The neighbourhood was later renamed after Princess Maria Christina of Orange-Nassau (1947–2019).
By surface analysis, Maria Christina + wijk (“neighbourhood, district”).


Bovenste Caumer

First attested as kaldenborne in 1274-1294. Derived from bovenst (“upper”) and a compound of Middle Dutch kald (“cold”) and born (“spring, source”).
See also Limburgish Euvesj Kaumer, Boaves Kaumer.


Molenberg

* (Gelderland) Compound of molen (“mill”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
* (Limburg) First attested as Meuleberg in 1803-1820. Compound of molen (“mill”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). See also Limburgish Muëleberg.
* (Utrecht) Compound of molen (“mill”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).

A neighbourhood of Overbetuwe, Gelderland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Rhenen, Utrecht, Netherlands


Onderste Caumer

First attested as kaldenborne in 1274-1294. Derived from onderst (“lower”) and a compound of Middle Dutch kald (“cold”) and born (“spring, source”).
See also Limburgish Ungesj Kaumer.


Schaesbergerveld

Compound of the toponym Schaesberg and veld (“field”).


Nieuw-Lotbroek

First attested as lotbruch in 1274. Derived from nieuw (“new”) and a compound of lot (“plot of land”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).
See also Limburgish Nuuj Lotbrook.


De Hees

* (Horst aan de Maas) Attested as de Hees in 1803-1820. Derived from hees (“bushes, brushwood”).
* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as hezia in 784-785. Derived from hees (“bushes, brushwood”).
* (Heerlen) Derived from hees (“bushes, brushwood”).

A hamlet in Horst aan de Maas, Limburg, Netherlands

A hamlet in Eersel, North Brabant, Netherlands


Kommert

First attested as op den Comment in the 17th century. Derived from Medieval Latin commenda (“allodial property of the church held in tribute or tenancy”). Compare De Comert and Kommelkwartier.


Terworm

First attested as Worm in 1803-1820. Potentially derived from te (“at”) and either the hydronym or surname Worm.


Baneheide

First attested as Baenenheidt in 1603-1604. Compound of the surname Baenen and heide (“heath, heathland”). The first element was eventually reinterpreted as baan (“thoroughfare”).

A hamlet in Simpelveld, Limburg, Netherlands


Bulkemsbroek

Compound of the toponym Bulkem and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Bosschenhuizen

First attested as busgenhusen in 1378. Compound of bos (“forest”) and the plural form of huis (“house”). The reading of the first element as the surname Buskens is erroneous.


Huls

First attested as in die huls in 1454. Derived from Middle Dutch huls (“holly, Ilex aquifolium”).


Hulsveld

Compound of the toponym Huls and veld (“field”).

A neighbourhood of Simpelveld, Limburg, Netherlands


Vlengendaal

First attested as fleckendale and flehendale in 1253. Perhaps a compound of Middle Dutch vlec (“meat, half a butchered pig”) and dal (“dale, valley”).


Bocholtzerheide

First attested as Bocholtzheit in 1803-1820. Compound of the toponym Bocholtz and heide (“heath, heathland”).


In de Gaas

/ˈɪn də ˈɣaːs/


Rodeput

First attested as in den Roeputt and den Roeth Putther wegh in 1774. Derived from a compound of rood (“red”) and put (“well”). The precise meaning of rood is unknown; it may refer to the well's water having been high in iron content.


Baaks-Sweijer

Baaks is attested in 1979 as Baaks, Sweijer is first attested in 1466 as scherwier. Baaks derives from the surname Baxen and refers to a former owner of the fiefdom of Sweijer. Sweijer is potentially derived from Latin *carrucaria (“ploughable land”). Compare Swier.


Waalbroek

First attested as wadebrouche in 1378. Compound of Waal (“Walloon, Romanophone”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). The element Waal appears to have been added to distinguish the settlement from Broek. Compare Vijlen, Walem and Wahlwiller.


Molsberg

First attested as Molsberg in 1803-1820. Compound of the surname Mols and berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Prickart

First attested as Prickart in 1803-1820. Derived from the surname Prickart.


Camerig

First attested as caudenberg in 1323. Compound of Middle Dutch kald (“cold”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Central Franconian Komeresj.


Raren

First attested as zen roedern in 1375. Derived from the plural form of rode (“land cleared of trees”). Compare Het Raan, Raar, Rha, Rhaan, Rhoon and Roden.
See also Central Franconian D'r Roare.


Lemiers

First attested as lumirs in 1208. Potentially derived from a hydronym derived in turn from the term *lum (mud) from an unknown substrate language. Alternatively derived from Latin *Limarias, a toponym derived from limus (“mud, sludge”). Compare Lomm, Lomme and Lommel.
See also Central Franconian Lemieësj.

A village in Vaals, Limburg, Netherlands


Mamelis

First attested as mamelmes in 1243. Potentially derived from Gallo-Roman Latin *Mamilo (a personal name) suffixed with -acum. An alternative etymology proposes a derivation from *Mamilo and mansum (“farmstead, homestead”).
See also Central Franconian Mameles.


Cottessen

First attested as quoidthusen in 1325. Compound of Middle Dutch quoit (“bad, small”) (perhaps used here in the rare sense swampy) and the dative plural form of huis (“house”). The reading of the first element as kot (“shack, cottage”) is erroneous.
See also Central Franconian Kotteze.


Oud-Lemiers

Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Lemiers.
See also Central Franconian Aod Lemieësj.


Wolfhaag

First attested as wolfhagen in the 14th century. Compound of either the surname Wolf or wolf (“wolf, Canis lupus”) and haag (“fence, enclosed space, homestead”). Compare Hilleshagen, Winthagen and Wolfhagen.
See also Central Franconian Woofhaaf.


Vijlen

First attested as uillam in 1016. Derived from Latin villa (“farm, farmhouse”). The preserved initial v- indicates late Germanisation. Compare Waalbroek, Walem and Wahlwiller.
See also Central Franconian Viele.


Melleschet

First attested as mellence in 1323. Derived from a Romanicised Germanic compound composed of Frankish *Mello (a personal name) and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Central Franconian Mellesjet.


Harles

First attested as harleis in 1133. Derived from Proto-Germanic *Harilo (a personal name) suffixed with Gallo-Roman Latin -iacas. The morphology of the toponym shows distinct Romance influence.
See also Central Franconian Halesj.


Holset

First attested as hoseith in 1252. Derived from Proto-Germanic *hulis (“holly, Ilex aquifolium”) suffixed with the Gallo-Roman collectivising suffix Latin -etum. Compare Terblijt and Terziet.
See also Central Franconian Hozelt.


Klimmen

First attested as with certainty as clumna and clumena in the mid-11th century. Of uncertain etymology. Perhaps derived from Vulgar Latin columen (“peak, height”) or from the verb klimmen (“climb”).
See also Limburgish Klumme.

A village and former municipality of Voerendaal, Limburg, Netherlands


Ubachsberg

First attested as opten berch in 1380. Compound of the surname Ubachs and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Mingersborg.
See also Limburgish Gen Berg.

A village in Voerendaal, Limburg, Netherlands


Ransdaal

First attested as ransedale in 1375. Compound of either Old Dutch rame (“raven, Corvus corax”) or Hramo (a personal name) and dal (“dale, valley”).
See also Limburgish Ranzel.


Retersbeek

First attested as ritersbeke in 1287. Compound of Middle Dutch Reter (a personal name) and beek (“brook, stream”).
See also Limburgish Gerieësjbrich.

A hamlet in Voerendaal, Limburg, Netherlands


Kunrade

First attested as konnenrade in the 14th century. Derived from Middle Dutch Konno (a personal name) or Kuno and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Kunder.


Fromberg

First attested as vrodenberch in 1411. Perhaps derived from a compound of a hypercorrected form of vroon (“lordly”) or Vrode (a surname) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Vroelen, Vroendaal and Vroenhof.
See also Limburgish Frómmerig.


Craubeek

First attested as Croubeck in 1803-1820. Perhaps a compound of Limburgish krauw (“crow, Corvus corone”) and beek (“brook, stream”).
See also Limburgish Krawbich.


Mingersborg

First attested as mengersburne in 1331. Compound of the surname Mingers and Middle Dutch burne (“source, well”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to berg (“hill, elevated place”) and burg (“castle, fortified settlement”). Compare Ubachsberg.
See also Limburgish Mingesjborg.


Colmont

First attested as coelmont in 1444 and 1451. Derived from Latin calvus (“bald, bare”) and mons (“mount, hill”). See also Kelmond.
See also Limburgish Koalmet.


Termaar

* (Eijsden-Margraten) First attested as te maren in the 14th century. Compound of te (“at”) and a dialectal form of meer (“lake, pond, watercourse”).
* (Voerendaal) Compound of te (“at”) and a dialectal form of meer (“lake, pond, watercourse”).

A hamlet in Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands


Weustenrade

First attested as woestenroede in 1420. Compound of woest (“abandoned”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”). The reading of the first element as a surname is erroneous.
See also Limburgish Geweustrao.


Winthagen

First attested as den hove te winthagen in 1386. Potentially derived from windhaag (“hedge meant do defend a building against gusts of wind”). However, it is possible that the toponym is a compound of Middle Dutch Windo (a personal name) or Wijnand and haag (“fence, enclosed area, homestead”). Compare Hilleshagen, Wolfhaag and Wolfhagen.
See also Limburgish Windjhage.


Hellebeuk

/ˈɦɛ.ləˌbøːk/


Koulen

First attested as een Koel-Koulle op gen Koulen in 1745. Derived from the plural form of Limburgish koul (“basin-shaped depression in the landscape”).
See also Limburgish De Koële.


Opscheumer

First attested as opschoenborne in 1455. Compound of op (“higher, upper”) and the toponym Schoonbron.
See also Limburgish Opsjuuëmer.


Terveurt

First attested as Terveurt in 1803-1820. Compound of te (“at”) and voorde (“ford, crossing”).


Termoors

First attested as Termoors in 1936. Derived from te (“at”) and dialectal moor (“swamp”).
See also Limburgish Termoorsj.


Broekhem

First attested as bruchem in 1391. Compound of broek (“marsh, marshland”) and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Limburgish Brokem.

Valkenburg aan de Geul
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A village in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands


Engwegen

/ˈɛŋˌʋeː.ɣə(n)/

A hamlet in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands


Geulhem

Potentially attested as gheulen and geulem in 1312-1350, attested with certainty as goelheym in 1360. Compound of the hydronym Geul and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Limburgish Geulem.


Emmaberg

First attested as Emmaberg in 1913. Compound of Emma (a personal name) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Named after Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont.
See also Limburgish D'n Emmaberg.


Vilt

First attested as velt in the 14th and 15th centuries. Derived from Middle Dutch velt (“field, pastureland”). Not derived from a Romance language.
See also Limburgish Vild.


Neerhem

First attested as Neerhem in 1979. Compound of neder (“lower”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Named after a former farmhouse.
See also Limburgish De Nerem.


IJzeren

First attested as yseren in 1330. Perhaps derived from an otherwise unknown hydronym *IJzer.
See also Limburgish Iezere.


Heerstraat

First attested as Heerstraat in 1899. Derived from heerstraat (“thoroughfare”).
See also Limburgish Hièrewaeg.


Heek

First attested as heke in 1257. Derived from Middle Dutch hecke (“fence, enclosure”).
See also Limburgish De Hièk.


Schoonbron

First attested as sconenburne in 1294-1297. Derived from a compound of schoon (“clean, pure”) and bron (“spring, source”).
See also Limburgish Sjuèmer.


Oud-Valkenburg

First attested as falchenberch in 1041. Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Valkenburg. The element oud was added when a second settlement named Valkenburg was built nearby.
See also Limburgish Oud-Valkeberg.

A village and former municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands


Plenkert

First attested as aen dem Plencker in 1534. Likely derived from dialectal plenk (“plank, board”) as a reference to a pallisade or fence. Compare Stoepert.
See also Limburgish De Plenkert.


Stoepert

First attested as Stoepert in 1913. Derived from stoep (“sidewalk, pavement”). Compare Plenkert.
See also Limburgish De Sjtoepert.

A neighbourhood of Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands


Schin op Geul

/ˈsxɪn ɔp ˈɣøːl/

First attested as de schina in the mid-11th century. Of uncertain etymology. Perhaps derived from the hydronym *Skinion or from schijn (“land cleared for agriculture”) with op (“on”) and the hydronym Geul added to aid identification. Compare Schimmert, Schinnen and Schinveld.
See also Limburgish Sjin op Geul.

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Sint Gerlach

First attested as prope Sanctum Gerlacum in 1217. Named after Saint Gerlach.


Strabeek

First attested as stroebach in 1458. Potentially a compound of stro (“straw”) and beek (“brook, stream”).
See also Limburgish Sjtraobaek.


Walem

First attested as walheym in 1360. Compound of Waal (“Walloon, Romanophone”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Vijlen, Waalbroek and Wahlwiller.


Strucht

First attested as Strucht in 1603. Derived from Middle Dutch struch (“bush”) with collectivising suffix -t.
See also Limburgish Sjtröch.

A hamlet and former municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands


Vroenhof

First attested as Vroenhof in 1913. Compound of vroon (“lordly”) and hof (“homestead, farmstead”). Compare Fromberg, Vroelen and Vroendaal.


Terblijt

First attested as tremblijt and trembliet in 1292. Derived from Latin tremulus (“aspen, Populus tremula”) with collectivising suffix -etum. Compare Holset and Terziet.
See also Limburgish Terbliet.


Houthem

First attested as apud houlten in 1096. Compound of holt (“rising deciduous forest”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Stokkem, Stokhem and Stokkum.
See also Limburgish Houtem.


Overheek

First attested as Heek-en-Overheek in 1851. Compound of over (“on the other side of”) and the toponym Heek.
See also Limburgish De Uëverhieëk.


Keutenberg

First attested as Keutenberg in 1877. Potentially a compound of Keuten (a surname) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Limburgish Kuiteberg.


Sibbe

First attested as cybde in 1307. Etymology unknown. Proposed derivations from Latin cippus (“stake”), sibbe (“family, clan”) or Middle Dutch sijp (“watercourse”) are incompatible with the oldest attestations of the toponym.
See also Limburgish Sub, Suub.

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Berghof

Potentially attested as Hoevelshoeff in 1603, attested with certainty as Berghof in 1913. Compound of berg (“hill, elevated place”) and hof (“farmstead, homestead”).
See also Limburgish Berghäöf.

A hamlet in Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Netherlands


Gulpen

First attested as golepe in 1161. Derived from the hydronym Gulp suffixed with the toponymic suffix Old Dutch *-ja-. The hydronym itself is a compound of the hydronym Geul and *apa (“river, stream”).
See also Limburgish Gulpe.

A village and former municipality of Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Netherlands


Nijswiller

First attested as Wilra sancti Dionisii in 1179. Compound of a contracted form of Dionysius (a personal name) and wieler (“farm, hamlet”). Named after Saint Denis of Paris.
See also Limburgish Nieswiller.

A village in Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Netherlands


Beertsenhoven

First attested as Beeretshoven in 1803-1820. Compound of Berets (a surname) and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”).
See also Limburgish Baetsehaove.


Slenaken

First attested as sledenake in 1253. Derived from Proto-Germanic *Slado (a personal name) suffixed with Gallo-Roman Latin -iniacas. Not derived from Salinius or *slede (“slope, slippery place”). Compare Schleidweiler.
See also Limburgish Sjlennich.


Wijlre

Potentially attested as wilere in 1075, attested with certainty as wilre in 1217. Derived from wieler (“farm, hamlet”).
See also Limburgish Wielder.


Wittem

First attested as witham and witam in 1125. Compound of wit (“white”) and ham (“alluvial land in the bend of a river”). No relationship with the English toponyms Whitley or Whitham.


Partij

First attested as an dae torteyde in 1364. Indirectly derived from Latin tortus (“bend, curve”).
See also Limburgish Partei.


Eys

First attested as hanzon in 1193. Derived from the hydronym Eys, a stream currently known as the Eijserbeek. The hydronym likely derives from Proto-Indo-European *kanak- (“yellow”).
See also Limburgish Ees.


Reijmerstok

First attested as Remerstoch in 1312-1350. Compound of Reijmer (a personal name) and stok (“stick, trunk”).
See also Limburgish Rimmesjtók.


Berghem

* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as berchem in 1286. Compound of berg (“hill, elevated place”) and heem (“home, settlement”).
* (Limburg) First attested as berchem in 1286. Compound of berg (“hill, elevated place”) and heem (“home, settlement”).

A village and former municipality of Oss, North Brabant, Netherlands


Wahlwiller

/ˈʋaːlˌʋɪ.lər/

First attested as wylre in 1215. Compound of Waal (“Walloon, Romanophone”) and wieler (“farm, hamlet”). Compare Vijlen, Waalbroek, Waalwijk, Walem and Walik.
See also Limburgish Willer.


Diependal

First attested as diependale in 1312-1350. Compound of diep (“deep”) and dal (“dale, valley”).


Eperheide

First attested as Epenheit in 1803-1820. Compound of the toponym Epen and heide (“heath, heathland”).
See also Limburgish De Ieëperhei.


Crapoel

First attested as Crapool in 1838-1857. Derived from Limburgish kra (“toad”) and poel (“pool, pond”).
See also Limburgish Krapoel, Krapel.


Billinghuizen

First attested as Billenhuizen in 1838-1857. Derived from Old Dutch Bilo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and the plural form of huis (“house”).
See also Limburgish Billinghoeze.


Elkenrade

Potentially attested as allecenrode in 1147, attested with certainty as helkenrode in 1280. Derived from a compound of Old Dutch Aliko (a personal name) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Elkerao.


Bommerig

First attested as Bamberg in 1536. Potentially derived from a compound of ban (“legal district, legal boundary”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Banholt.
See also Limburgish Bómmerig.


Elzet

First attested as Elset in 1803-1820. Derived from Proto-Germanic *alisô- (“alder, Alnus sp.”) suffixed with the Gallo-Roman suffix Latin -etum.


Cartils

First attested as in curtils in 1192. Derived from the plural form of Vulgar Latin *cortilem (“small homestead”).
See also Limburgish Kertiels.


Eyserheide

/ˌɛi̯.zərˈɦɛi̯.də/

First attested as eeysheyd in 1803-1820. Compound of the toponym Eys and heide (“heath, heathland”).
See also Limburgish Ezerhei.


Heijenrath

First attested as heyenrot in 1280. Derived from a compound of Old Dutch Heijo (a personal name) and rode (“land cleared of trees”). The first element is not heide (“heath, heathland”).
See also Limburgish Heieret.


Kleeberg

First attested as Kleeberg in 1913. Derived from a compound of Limburgish klee (“clover, Trifolium sp.”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Euverem

First attested as overem in 1375. Compound of over (“on the other side”) and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Limburgish Öäverem.


Höfke

First attested as Höfke in 1899. Derived from a diminutive form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”).


De Hut

First attested as De Hut in 1838-1857. Derived from hut (“hut, cottage”), used here in a dialectal sense to refer to a farm with a porch that doubled as a public house.


Sinselbeek

First attested as Sinselbach in 1899. Named after a nearby stream.


Pesaken

First attested as peipsacken in 1375. Derived from Middle Dutch pypsack (“bagpipes”). Originally the name of a field which was named in turn for the shape of the instrument.
See also Limburgish Paëzeke.


Landsrade

First attested as lanserode in 1450. Derived from Old Dutch Landso (a personal name) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Landserao.


Beutenaken

First attested de bottinachs in 1111. Derived from Old Dutch Boto (a personal name) or Buto and the Gallo-Roman suffix Latin -iniacas.
See also Limburgish Bäötenake.


Overeys

First attested as Ower-Eeys in 1803-1820. Compound of over (“on the other side”) and the toponym Eys.
See also Limburgish Aoverees.


Plaat

First attested as Plaat in 1838-1857. Derived from plaat (“small plateau”).


Etenaken

First attested as ettenaken in 1411. Derived from Old Dutch Ato (a personal name) suffixed with Gallo-Roman Latin -iniacas.
See also Limburgish Aëtenake.


Piepert

First attested as Pieper in 1835. Potentially derived from Pieper (a surname).
See also Limburgish D'r Piepert.


Kuttingen

First attested as cottingen in 1323. Derived from Old Dutch Cotto (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.
See also Limburgish Kuttinge.


Hurpesch

First attested as hortpes and hortpesch in 1312-1350. Derived from the Walloon-French toponym French Heurtebise.
See also Limburgish Hurpesj.


Hilleshagen

First attested as hildenshage in 1227. Compound of Middle Dutch Hilden (a personal name) and haag (“fence, enclosed space, homestead”). Compare Winthagen, Wolfhaag and Wolfhagen.
See also Limburgish Hilleshage.


Terpoorten

First attested as ter Porten in 1652. Derived from te (“at”) and the dative singular form of poort (“gate”), here referring to a gate separating a farmhouse from the road next to it.
See also Limburgish Terpaote.


Overgeul

/ˌoː.vərˈɣøːl/

First attested as Übergeul in 1803-1820. Compound of over (“on the other side of”) and the hydronym Geul.
See also Limburgish Euvergäöl.


Schweiberg

First attested as Scheveyberch in 1537. Compound derived from Limburgish schevei (“hollow road”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Chevremont and Kaffeberg.
See also Limburgish Sjweeberig.


Stokhem

First attested as stochem in 1260. Compound of stok (“stick”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Houthem, Stokkem and Stokkum.
See also Limburgish Sjtókkem.


Trintelen

First attested as drintelen in 1520. Etymology unknown. Perhaps related to Middle Low German trendele (“disk, flat round cake”) or Middle Dutch trent (“periphery, boundary line”). It is also possible that the toponym refers to a third of a piece of land. Compare Noord Haffel and Zuid Haffel.
See also Limburgish Dringsele.

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Terziet

First attested as rosit and rosyt in 1312-1350. Derived from Proto-Germanic *rausa (“reed”) suffixed with Gallo-Roman Latin -etum. The first element was gradually reinterpreted as te (“at”). Compare Holset and Terblijt.


Waterop

First attested as Waterop in 1866. Potentially derived from dorp (“village”). A proposed derivation from Old Dutch *apa (“river, watercourse”) is unlikely, as this would imply that the toponym is ancient.


Gracht Burggraaf

Derived from gracht (“moat”) and the toponym Burggraaf, the name of a former motte-and-bailey castle.


Bemelen

First attested as bemele in 1096. Etymology unknown. Potentially a compound of an uncertain first element and lo (“light forest”). A derivation from Old Dutch male (“place where courts are held”) is unlikely.
See also Limburgish Bieëmele.

A village and former municipality of Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands


Banholt

First attested as bannoyt in 1294-1295. Compound of ban (“legal district, legal boundary”) and hout (“rising deciduous forest”). Compare Bommerig.
See also Limburgish Tebannet.

A village in Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands


Eckelrade

First attested as eckelrode in 1261. Derived from a compound of Old Dutch Agilo (a personal name) and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Ikkelder.


Mariadorp

Compound of the name of Saint Mary and dorp (“village”). The village was originally named De Kolonie and may have gained its current name after a Lourdes grotto was opened near it.
See also Limburgish De Klonie, Mariadörp.


Gronsveld

First attested as gruosles around 1089. Perhas derived from Old Dutch grôs (“pasture”) with suffixed -l-. The ending of the toponym was gradually interpreted as veld (“field”).
See also Limburgish Groêselt.


Mheer

First attested as de mere around 1170-1180. Derived from Old Dutch mere (“lake, pond, cut-off bend of a river”).
See also Limburgish Maer.


Cadier en Keer

First attested as cadirs en cadiers in 1266. Both Cadier and Keer derive from Latin *calidarias (“bathhouse complex”), with Cadier being a Romance derivation and Keer a Germanic derivation.


Noorbeek

First attested as de nortbeche around 1170-1180. Derived from a nearby hydronym, which is derived in turn from a compound of noord (“north, northern”) and beek (“brook, stream”).
See also Limburgish Norbik.


Margraten

First attested as Sente Marien Rod in 1284. Derived from a compound of the name of the St. Maria ad Gradus monastery near Cologne and rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish Mergraote.


Scheulder

First attested as scoler in 1421. Derived from schuilen (“hide, take shelter”).
See also Limburgish Sjuuëlder.


Mesch

First attested as messau in 1178. Etymology unknown. Proposed derivations have included a derivation from a compound including Proto-Germanic *ahwjô- (“land next to a watercourse”), a derivation from a hydronym, or from Latin mansus (“house, homestead”) or mesuagium (“house”).
See also Limburgish Misj.

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unknown


Oost-Maarland

Oost is first attested as oys in 1140. Maarland is first attested as marlant in 1330. Oost is likely derived from Proto-Germanic *agwjô (“land next to a watercourse”). Maarland is derived from a compound of Middle Dutch maar (“lake, pool”) and land (“land”). Formerly an independent village and hamlet.
See also Limburgish Oêsj-Moarend.


Sint Geertruid

First attested as in monte in 1178. Named after Saint Gertrude of Nivelles.
See also Limburgish Se-Gietere.


Eijsden

First attested as aspide in 870. Derived from Proto-Germanic *aspiþja- (“aspen forest”) or a Germanic name for the asp suffixed with Latin -etum.
See also Limburgish Èèsjde.


Rijckholt

First attested as rykilt in 1330. Derived from a compound of Middle Dutch rijk (“mighty, royal”) and holt (“rising deciduous forest”).
See also Limburgish Riêkelt.


Bergenhuizen

First attested as Bergershoysen in 1537. Compound of either an otherwise unknown toponym Berg (derived from berg (“hill, elevated place”)) or Bergens (a surname) and the dative plural form of huis (“home”).
See also Limburgish Bergenhoëze.


Bruisterbosch

First attested as terra nova de sarto in 1157. Compound of the toponym Breust and bos (“rising forest”).
See also Limburgish Bruusjterbusj.


Gasthuis

First attested as gasthuyis in 1450. Derived from gasthuis (“hospital”). Named after a hospital that served pilgrims on the Maastricht-Aachen road.
See also Limburgish Gastes.


Breust

First attested as villam Brusti in 965. Perhaps derived from Old Dutch brus (“thorn bush, brushwood”) with collectivising suffix -t or related to Old High German brust (“abyss, steep incline”). Compare Brust.

cog

A hamlet and former municipality of Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands


Honthem

First attested as huynthem in 1375. Compound of Old Dutch Hundo (a personal name) and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Limburgish Hoontem.


Schey

First attested as Schey in 1803-1820. Derived from scheide (“watershed, border, hill ridge”).


Hoog-Caestert

First attested as caffstert in 1316. Compound of hoog (“high, upper”) and kalverstaart (“calf's tail”). The toponym is either a perjorative designation for a piece of land with an irregular shape or refers to a former inn. The element hoog was added at a later date to distinguish the settlement from Laag-Caestert.
See also Limburgish Hoekaasjtert.


Laag-Caestert

First attested as Caustert in 1619. Compound of laag (“low, lower”) and kalverstaart (“calf's tail”). The toponym is either a perjorative designation for a piece of land with an irregular shape or refers to a former inn. The element laag was added at a later date to distinguish the settlement from Hoog-Caestert.
See also Limburgish Liekaasjtert.


Moerslag

First attested as moerselo and morslo in 1390. Likely a compound of Middle Dutch mors (“land next to water, marshland, pasture”) and lo (“light forest, pool”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted as slag (“division of lands to be converted to farmland”). Compare Moorsel.
See also Limburgish Moersjelt.


Klein-Welsden

First attested as Cleyn Welsen in 1603. Derived from a compound of either welp (“cub, young wolf”) or Middle Dutch Welp (a personal name) and dal (“dale, valley”) prefixed with klein (“small, lesser”). The element klein was added to distinguish the settlement from Groot-Welsden.
See also Limburgish Klae-Welsde.


Groot-Welsden

Potentially attested as in welpesdale in 1196, attested with certainty as welpesdael in 1224. Derived from a compound of either welp (“cub, young wolf”) or Middle Dutch Welp (a personal name) and dal (“dale, valley”) prefixed with groot (“great, big”). The element groot was added to distinguish the settlement from Klein-Welsden.
See also Limburgish Groeët-Welsde.


Libeek

First attested as le chastel de lyboi around 1286. Potentially derived from a compound of Proto-Germanic *hliþa- (“slope, incline”) and beek (“brook, stream”). Compare Leebeke and Lubbeek.
See also Limburgish Liebik.


't Rooth

First attested as roet in 1368. Derived from rode (“land cleared of trees”).
See also Limburgish 't Roeët.


Nekum

A hamlet in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands


Mariënwaard

First attested as Mariënwerth in 1899. Compound of the name of Saint Mary and waard (“land next to water, riverine island”). Named after a nearby manor.


Boschstraatkwartier

Derived from a compound of the toponym Boschstraat and kwartier (“quarter”). Named after the road connecting Maastricht to 's-Hertogenbosch.
See also Limburgish Boschstroatkerteer.

A neighbourhood of Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands


Statenkwartier

All compounds of Staten-Generaal (“Estates General”) or Raden van State (“Council of State”) and kwartier (“quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after famous statesmen.

A neighbourhood of Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands


Sint Antoniusbank

Attested as Antonius-Bank (Saint) in 1835. Compound of the name of Saint Anthony the Great and bank (“law court, judicial entity”). The hamlet was named after the Maastricht monastery of the Hospital Brothers of Saint Anthony, which formerly owned the hamlet.

A hamlet in Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands

Hospital Brothers of Saint Anthony
Saint Anthony the Great


Withuis

/ˈʋɪt.ɦœy̯s/

Potentially attested as withuis in 1399-1400, attested with certainty as Withuys in 1803-1820. Derived from a compound of wit (“white”) and huis (“house”). Named after a farmhouse formerly owned by the Cistercian monastery of Val-Saint-Lambert in Liège.
See also Limburgish 't Wiethoês.


Wyck

First attested as ecclesiam de wich in 1157 and 1186. Derived from wijk (“settlement, village”), used here in the rare sense of "special-purpose settlement".
See also Limburgish Wiek.


Jekerkwartier

Compound of the hydronym Jeker and kwartier (“quarter”).
See also Limburgish Jekerkerteer.


Ulvend

First attested as Ulvent in 1835. Etymology unknown. Unlikely to be derived from a compound of uil (“owl”) and veld (“field”). Perhaps comparable to Boekend, Lieseind, Lieshout, Liessent, Ulvenhout and Vaareind.

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Kommelkwartier

First attested as supra communde in 1306 and 1336. Compound of the toponym Kommel (derived from Latin commenda (“allodial property of the church held in tribute or tenancy”)) and kwartier (“quarter”). Compare De Comert and Kommert.
See also Limburgish Kommelkerteer.


Vroelen

First attested as Vroelen in 1803-1820. Etymology unknown. Perhaps derived from a compound of vroon (“lordly”) and lo (“light forest”) or (somewhat less-likely) from a compound of dialectal vroe (“cheerful, happy”) and lo. Compare Fromberg, Vroendaal and Vroenhof.
See also Limburgish Vroële.

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unknown


Sint Maartenspoort

First attested as sent Martijns port te wijc in 1400. Derived from a compound of the name of Saint Martin of Tours and poort (“gate”). The neighbourhood was named after a gate which stood just north of a church dedicated to Saint Martin.


Terlinden

First attested as te der Linden in 1545. Derived from a compound of an inflected form of te (“at”) and linde (“linden, Tilia sp.”).
See also Limburgish Terlinne.


Jekerdal

Compound of the hydronym Jeker and dal (“dale, valley”).


Wolder

Potentially attested as villara in 930, attested with certainty as wilre in 1316. Derived from wieler (“farm, hamlet”). Formerly an independent village.


Terhorst

* (Drenthe) First attested as HORST (TER) in 1844. Derived from a compound of te (“at”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Ter Horst.
* (Limburg) First attested as Terhorst in 1803-1820. Derived from a compound of te (“at”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”). See also Limburgish Terhoorsj.

A hamlet in Midden-Drenthe, Drenthe, Netherlands


Herkenrade

First attested as herckenroede in 1309. Potentially a compound of Old Dutch Hariko (a personal name) and rode (“land cleared of trees”). Less-likely alternative readings of the first element include Old Dutch harag (“holy place”), Latin arca (“chest, box”) and an otherwise unknown and inexplicable term Middle Dutch *herk. Compare Herkenbosch.
See also Limburgish Herkenter.


Biesland

* (Zuid-Holland) Attested as De Bieslants Polder in 1611. Compound of bies (“club-rush, Scirpus sp.”) and land (“land”). Named after a former fiefdom.
* (Limburg) Attested as Bies land in 1838-1857. Compound of bies (“club-rush, Scirpus sp.”) and land (“land”). Formerly an independent hamlet.

A neighbourhood and former municipality of Delft, South Holland, Netherlands


Villapark

All derived from villapark (“villa park”).

A neighbourhood of Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Vught, North Brabant, Netherlands


Mariaberg

First attested as Vierge S. Marie Engelsloe in 1553. Derived from a compound of the name of Saint Mary and berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Hoogcruts

First attested as opt cruytz by slenich in 1495. Derived from a compound of hoog (“high, upper”) and Middle Dutch kruuts (“cross”). The toponym refers to a monastery of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre that the settlement formed around.
See also Limburgish Ge Kruuts.


Brusselsepoort

First attested as Porta Bruxellensis around 1580. Compound of the toponym Brussel and poort (“gate”). Named after one of the former gates of the city.


Sint Pieter

* (Zeeland) Attested as St. Pieter in 1866. Named after Saint Peter. Allegedly named after a former Spanish fortress, although the hamlet may actually be named after a former church dedicated to Saint Peter.
* (Limburg) First attested as Sanctum Petrum in 1155. Named after Saint Peter. Formerly an independent village.

A neighbourhood and former municipality of Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands


Caberg

First attested as kaudenberg in 1280. Compound of Middle Dutch kaud (“cold”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Limburgish Kaberg.


Malberg

Potentially derived from maalberg (“hill serving as a gathering place for law courts”).


Hazendans

First attested as Den Hazendans in 1838-1857. Compound of the plural form of haas (“hare, Lepus europaeus”) and dans (“dance”). Named after a former homestead.


Daalhof

First attested as unam curtim que dicitur Dailhoff apud Wilre in 1312-1350. Compound of dal (“dale, valley”) and hof (“farmstead, homestead”).


Boschpoort

First attested as Hoochter port in 1581. Compound of the toponym 's-Hertogenbosch and poort. Named after one of the former gates of the city which was initially named after the Hoichte monastery.


Belvédère

First attested as Belvedère (sic) in 1869. Derived from French belvédère (“belvedere”).


Oud-Caberg

Attested as Oud-Caberg in 1979. Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Caberg. The prefix oud was added recently to distinguish the village from the neighbourhood named after it. Formerly an independent village.
See also Limburgish Aajd Kaberg.


Heugemerveld

/ˌɦøː.ɣə.mərˈvɛlt/

Compound of the toponym Heugem and veld (“field”).


Dousberg

Potentially attested as in monte dusenberg in 1145. Compound of an unknown first element and berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Bosscherveld

Compound of the toponym 's-Hertogenbosch and veld (“field”).


Frontenkwartier

Derived from a compound of the names of two former sections of the Maastricht citadel (Hoge Fronten and Lage Fronten) and kwartier (“quarter”).
See also Limburgish Fróntekerteer.


Wittevrouwenveld

First attested as Wittevrouwenveld in 1527. Compound of witte vrouw (“member of the Penitents-Recollectines”) and veld (“field”). The area was formerly owned by the Maastricht monastery of the Sisters Penitents-Recollectines.
See also Limburgish 't Wittevrouweveld.


Wyckerpoort

First attested as de Hoogbrugpoort in 1846. Compound of the toponym Wyck and poort (“gate”). Named after one of the former city gates.
See also Limburgish Wiekerpoort.


Beatrixhaven

→ Limburgish: Beatrixhave (calque)

Derived from a compound of Beatrix (a personal name) and haven (“harbour”). Named after Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands.


Randwyck

First attested as Randwyck in 1742. Named after Randwyck, one of the bastions in the Maastricht citadel.
See also Limburgish Randwiek.


Borgharen

Potentially attested as curtim aput haren in 1170-1180, attested with certainty as apud haram in 1180 and 1182. Compound of borg (“castle”) and the dative plural form of haar (“sandy ridge”). The element borg began to be added since the 16th century to distinguish the settlement from similarly named villages. Formerly an independent village.
See also Limburgish Hare.


Meerssenhoven

First attested as mertzena in 1345 and 1399-1400. Derived from a compound of the toponym Meerssen and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”). Potentially related to Mertzenich and Merzkirchen.


Itteren

First attested as ytteren in 1335. Potentially derived from a hydronym which has been linked to Basque iturri (“source, spring”). Compare Ittervoort and Neeritter. Formerly an independent village.
See also Limburgish Ittere.


Lanakerveld

Compound of the toponym Lanaken and veld (“field”).
See also Limburgish Laonekerveld.


Heugem

First attested as hoin and hoyn in 1155. Likely derived from hoog (“high, elevated”) or an allied term. A derivation from Hugen (name of a Germanic people) (cf. Humsterland and Hommerts) is less likely. Formerly an independent village.


Amby

First attested as ambe in 1145, 1154 and 1165. Potentially derived from Proto-Celtic *Ambios (a personal name) or Proto-Germanic *Ambo (a personal name) suffixed with Gallo-Roman Latin -acum. Proposed derivations from Proto-Celtic *ambi (“enclosure”) or an Indo-European hydronym are unlikely. Formerly an independent village.
See also Limburgish Amie.


Eyldergaard

Compound of the surname Van Eyll and gaarde (“garden”). The neighbourhood was constructed on lands formerly belonging to the Van Eyll family.


Vroendaal

First attested as Vroendael in 1580. Compound of vroon (“lordly”) and dal (“dale, valley”). Compare Fromberg, Vroelen and Vroenhof.


Céramique

Derived from French céramique (“ceramic”). Named after a ceramics factory formerly located on the territory of the neighbourhood.
See also Limburgish De Zjeramiek.


Scharn

Potentially attested as apud scharnen in 1151, attested with certainty as in scarnia in 1170-1180. Perhaps related to West Frisian skarne (“manure”), Old English scearn (“manure”). Formerly an independent hamlet.
See also Limburgish Sjaan.


Geulle

First attested as gole in 1298. Derived from the hydronym Geul.
See also Limburgish Gäöl.

A village and former municipality of Meerssen, Limburg, Netherlands


Rothem

First attested as roetheym in 1382. Compound of rode (“land cleared of trees”) and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Limburgish Raotem.

A village in Meerssen, Limburg, Netherlands


Moorveld

First attested as moervelt in 1244. Compound of moer (“peat bog, turf extraction area”) and veld (“field”).
See also Limburgish Mwórveld.


Limmel

First attested as limmail in 1230-1236. Perhaps a compound of Old Dutch *lin (“flexible”) and male (“sack, area with low elevation, swampy land”). Unlikely to be derived from a compound of Proto-Germanic *hliþa- (“slope, incline”) and *maþla (“moot, gathering place”). Formerly an independent village.
See also Limburgish Lummel.


Geulle aan de Maas

Derived from the hydronym Geul. The identifier aan de Maas ("on the Meuse") was added at a later date to distinguish the settlement from Geulle.
See also Limburgish Gäöl aan de Maas.


Ulestraten

First attested as hulenstroten in 1335. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch Ulo (a personal name) or ule (“owl”) and the plural form of straat (“street”). An alternative explanation interprets the toponym as a compound of ool (“land next to water, humid low-lying land”) and stroet (“wetland overgrown with brushwood”).
See also Limburgish Ulesjtraote.


Wolfshuis

First attested as Wolfshuys in 1803-1820. Derived from a compound of Wolf (a personal name) and huis (“house”).
See also Limburgish Wolfses.


Broekhoven

* (Limburg) First attested as Broekhoven in 1803-1820. Compound of broek (“marsh, marshland”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”). See also Limburgish Brookhaove.
* (Bergeijk) First attested as brukouen and bruchowen in the first quarter of the 13th century. Compound of broek (“marsh, marshland”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”).
* (Tilburg) First attested as broechoven in 1309. Compound of broek (“marsh, marshland”) and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”).

A hamlet in Meerssen, Limburg, Netherlands

A hamlet in Bergeijk, North Brabant, Netherlands

A neighbourhood of Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands


Waterval

First attested as waterval in 1400. Derived from waterval (“waterfall”).


Vliek

First attested as fleke in 1335. Perhaps derived from Middle Dutch vleke (“wing”). An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from a diminutive form of Middle Dutch vlake (“screen, wicker”).


Humcoven

First attested as heymcoeven in 1660. Compound of Old Dutch Heimo (a personal name) suffixed with -ing- and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”).
See also Limburgish Humkove.


Voulwames

First attested as voulwambeys in 1626. Derived from Limburgish vuilwammes (“dirty person, slob”), here referring either to a field or to the impoverished state of the hamlet.
See also Limburgish 't Voelwames.


Snijdersberg

First attested as Sniedesberg in 1803-1820. Derived from a compound of Snijders (a surname) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
See also Limburgish Sniedersberg.


Maasband

First attested as Masbang in 1803-1820. Compound of the hydronym Maas and beemd (“alluvial land, pasture”).
See also Limburgish De Maasbendj.


Baarstraat

First attested as Baerstraet in 1803-1820. Compound of baar (“barrier”) and straat (“street, road”).
See also Limburgish Baarstraot.

A hamlet in Maasgouw, Limburg, Netherlands


Hussenberg

First attested as Huschensberg in 1803-1820. Compound of a dialectal diminutive form of huis (“house”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). No relationship with Limburgish hussen (“gnomes”).
See also Limburgish De Husjeberg.


Terhagen

First attested as Terhagen in 1835. Compound of te (“at”) and the plural form of haag (“fence, enclosed area, homestead”).
See also Limburgish Terhage.


Oostbroek

* (Limburg) First attested as Overbrock in 1803-1820. Compound of oost (“east-, eastern”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). The element oost was added to distinguish the settlement from Westbroek. See also Limburgish 't Klei-Brook.
* (Zuid-Holland) First attested as Oostbroek in 1874. Compound of oost (“east-, eastern”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). Named after a former farmhouse.


Catsop

First attested as catsop in 1361. Etymology uncertain. The element -op appears to refer to an elevated location. One etymology proposes a derivation from a compound of a first element cognate to Limburgish kaatsj (“slime, dreck”) and Old Dutch *apa (“river, stream”); however, it is unclear which body of water this hypothetical compound would refer to.
See also Limburgish Katsep.


Kerensheide

Attested as Kerensheide in 1936. Compound of the surname Kerens and heide (“heath, heathland”). Formerly an independent hamlet.
See also Limburgish De Kaereshei.

A neighbourhood of Stein, Limburg, Netherlands


Raar

First attested as roder in 1347. Derived from the plural form of rode (“land cleared of trees”). Not a compound of rode and haar (“sandy ridge”). Compare Het Raan, Raren, Rha, Rhaan, Rhoon and Roden.
See also Limburgish Raor.


Nattenhoven

Potentially attested as Attenhoven in 1553, attested with certainty as Nattenhoven in 1790. Potentially derived from a compound of Old Dutch Natto (a personal name) or Atto (a personal name) and the dative plural of hof (“farmstead, homestead”).
See also Limburgish Nattenhaove.


Stevensweert

First attested as werde in 1221. Derived from a compound of the name of Saint Stephen and weert (“land next to water, riverine island”).
See also Limburgish Staeveswaert.

A village and former municipality of Maasgouw, Limburg, Netherlands


Brachterbeek

First attested as beke in 1427. Compound derived from a hydronym and beek (“brook, stream”).
See also Limburgish De Baek.

A village in Maasgouw, Limburg, Netherlands


Panheel

First attested as panhedel in 1417-1518. Compound of an uncertain first element and the toponym Heel. The first element may be pan (“roof tile”) or pan (“bowl-shaped depression in the landscape”).
See also Limburgish Panhael.