Gelkenes

First attested as gelkenisse in 1253. Compound of Middle Dutch Gelicke (a personal name) and nisse (“headland, spit”). Compare Gieltjesdorp.


Gijbeland

First attested as ghibenland in 1325. Compound of a familiar form of Middle Dutch Gijsbrecht (a personal name) and lant (“land, polderland”).

inh

a hamlet in Molenlanden, South Holland, Netherlands


Hofwegen

First attested as hofwegen in 1369. Potentially derived from the plural form of Middle Dutch hofwech (“road running next to a homestead”).

a hamlet and former municipality of Molenlanden, South Holland, Netherlands


Graafland

First attested as grauelant in 1244. Compound of the hydronym Grave and Middle Dutch lant (“land, polderland”).


Kooiwijk

Attested as KOOIWIJK of Coywijk in 1845. Compound of kooi (“duck decoy”) and wijk (“side channel, inlet”).


Liesveld

First attested as thuis liesvelt in 1319. Compound of Middle Dutch lies (“great manna grass, Glyceria maxima”) and velt (“field”).


Minkeloos

Attested as Minkeloos in 1840. Compound of Middle Dutch Minke (a personal name) and loos (“watercourse, drainage channel”).


Overslingeland

First attested as sclinclant in 1263. Compound of over (“upper, upriver”), Middle Dutch slinc (“left, leftward”) and lant (“land”).


Pinkenveer

Attested as Pinke Veer in 1847. Compound of Pinke (a surname), pinke (“type of boat”) or pink (“yearling”) and veer (“ferry, crossing”).


Vuilendam

First attested as vulen-damme in 1320. Compound of Middle Dutch vuul (“bad, in disrepair”) and dam (“dam”). Compare Kwadendamme.


Muisbroek

First attested as mosyenbroec in 1412. Compound of Middle Dutch mosie (“common mosquito, Culex pipiens”) and bruec (“marsh, marshland”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to muis (“mouse, Mus musculus”).


Laagblokland

First attested as nederbloclant in 1407. Compound of laag (“low”) and Middle Dutch blokland (“land without access to nearby roads”). The element laag was added to distinguish the settlement from Hoogblokland.


Hoge Giessen

Attested as Hooge Giessen in 1840. Derived from hoog (“high, elevated”) and the hydronym Giessen.


Lage Giessen

Attested as Lage Giessen in 1840. Derived from laag (“low”) and the hydronym Giessen.


Peursum

First attested as poedersijnsambocht in 1282. Potentially a compound of Old Dutch podero (“calf, foal”) or the otherwise unknown personal name *Poeder and hēm (“home, settlement”). Compare Poederoijen, Poeijers, Sterksel, Vaarle, Vaarsel, Varsen, Varssel, Varsselder, Varsseveld, Ten Vorsel and Bolsele.


Nederslingeland

Compound of neder (“low, lower-”) and a compound of Middle Dutch slinc (“left”) and lant (“land, polderland”).

a former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Giessen-Nieuwkerk

First attested as nyekerke an die ghyesen in 1359. Compound of the hydronym Giessen, Middle Dutch niuw (“new”) and kerk (“church”).


Giessenlanden

Compound of the hydronym Giessen and the plural form of land (“land”).


Molenwaard

Compound of molen (“mill”) and waard (“riverine island”). The municipality was named for its prominent windmills.


Molenlanden

Compound of molen (“mill”) and the plural form of land (“land”). The municipality is named for its prominent windmills.

Meronyms: Achterland, Achthuizen, Arkel, Bazeldijk, Bleskensgraaf, Brandwijk, De Donk, Den Dool, Gelkenes, Giessenburg, Giessen-Oudekerk, Gijbeland, Goudriaan, Graafland, Groot-Ammers, Hofwegen, Hoge Giessen, Hoogblokland, Hoornaar, Kinderdijk, Kooiwijk, Laagblokland, Lage Giessen, Langerak, Liesveld, Minkeloos, Molenaarsgraaf, Muisbroek, Nieuw-Lekkerland, Nieuwpoort, Noordeloos, Ottoland, Oud-Alblas, Overslingeland, Peursum, Pinkenveer, Rietveld, Schelluinen, Streefkerk, Vuilendam, Waal, Wijngaarden

a municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Stolwijk

First attested as stolwyc and stulwyc in 1330. Presumably a compound of Middle Dutch stolle (“lump, chunk”) and wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”).

a village and former municipality of Krimpenerwaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Haastrecht

First attested as havekesdret in 1108. Compound of Old Dutch Haveke (a personal name) and dreht (“ferry, watercourse”).

a city and former municipality of Krimpenerwaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Ammerstol

First attested as in theloneo de ambers in 1221. Compound of the hydronym Ammers (potentially derived from the prehistoric hydronym *Ambarussa) and Middle Dutch tol (“tollhouse”).


Bergambacht

First attested as berghe in 1254. Compound of Middle Dutch berg (“hill, elevated place”) and ambacht (“type of fiefdom”).


Berkenwoude

First attested as bercwoude in 1331. Compound of Middle Dutch berke (“birch, Betula sp.”) and wout (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).


Gouderak

First attested as golderake in 1273. Compound of the hydronym Gouwe and rak (“straight stretch of a watercourse between two bends”).


Krimpen aan de Lek

First attested with certainty as crenpene in 1265. Derived from a term cognate to Old Saxon krampo (“hook”), Middle Dutch krampe (“hook”) and the hydronym Lek. The toponym contrasts with Krimpen aan den IJssel.


Lekkerkerk

First attested as leckerkerke in 1331. Compound of the hydronym Lek and Middle Dutch kerk (“church”).


Ouderkerk aan den IJssel

First attested as oudekerke in 1263. Compound of Middle Dutch out (“old”), kerk (“church”) and the hydronym IJssel. The toponym contrasts with Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel.


Vlist

First attested as in den vlist in 1259. The toponym is derived from the river name, which is potentially derived in turn from Middle Dutch vlies (“layer of intertwined vegetation growing on top of a swamp”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -t or, alternatively, from Proto-Germanic *flu-.


't Beijersche

First attested as beyersroeden and beyersroden in 1330. Named after a polder, the name of which derives in turn from Middle Dutch Beyer (a personal name).

a hamlet in Krimpenerwaard, South Holland, Netherlands


Beneden-Haastrecht

Attested as Beneden Haestrecht in 1867. Compound of beneden (“lower, downriver”) and the toponym Haastrecht. The toponym contrasts with Boven-Haastrecht.


Boven-Haastrecht

Attested as Boven Haestrecht in 1551. Compound of boven (“upper, upriver”) and the toponym Haastrecht. The toponym contrasts with Beneden-Haastrecht.


Benedenheul

Attested as pold. Benedenheul in 1847. Compound of beneden (“lower, downstream”) and heul (“arched stone or brick bridge”).


Benedenkerk

Attested as Polder Benedenkerk in 1869. Compound of beneden (“lower, downstream”) and kerk (“church”).


Benedenberg

Attested as Beneden Bergh in 1696. Compound of beneden (“lower, downstream”) and the toponym Bergambacht. The toponym contrasts with Bovenberg.


Bovenberg

Attested as Booven Bergh in 1683. Compound of boven (“upper, upstream”) and the toponym Bergambacht. The toponym contrasts with Benedenberg.


Bilwijk

First attested as bilwijc in 1307. Compound of Middle Dutch bil (“rounded elevated place”) and wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”) or wyc (“inlet, side channel”).


Bonrepas

First attested as Middle Dutch bonrepas in 1254. Compound of Old French bon (“good”) and repast (“meal”). The toponym was coined in ecclesiastical circles to lure settlers to the area. Compare Kockengen, Koekange, Kudelstaart, Schoonebeek, Schoonoord and Wijngaarden.


Bergstoep

Attested as Bergstoep in 1841. Compound of the toponym Bergambacht and veerstoep (“ferry jetty”).


De Hem

Attested as den Hem buyten Schoenhoven and in den Hem in 1514. Derived from a variant of ham (“alluvial land in the bend of a river”).


Goudseweg

Compound of the toponym Gouda and weg (“road, way”).


Hoogedijk

Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and dijk (“levee”).


IJssellaan

Compound of the hydronym IJssel and laan (“lane”).


Kadijk

First attested as cadijc in 1357. Derived from Middle Dutch cadijc (“narrow dam or levee directly next to a watercourse, embankment”).


Loet

Attested as De Loete in 1639. Potentially derived from Middle Dutch loete (“rake or hoe with a triangular head”) (referring here to a triangular piece of land), a hydronym, or a term cognate to Swedish laut (“small plot of grassland, pasture”).


Schoonouwen

First attested as sconouwe in 1248. Compound of Middle Dutch scone (“clean, free of weeds”) and the plural form of ouw (“land next to a watercourse”). Compare Schonauwen.


Schuwacht

Attested as Schuagt in 1783. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from a compound of Middle Dutch schu (“scarecrow”) and wacht (“watch”).

unk

unknown


Tussenlanen

Attested as Tusschenlanen in 1661. Compound of tussen (“between”) and the plural form of laan (“lane”). Originally the name of a farmhouse.


't Zwaantje

Derived from the diminutive form of zwaan (“swan, Cygnus cygnus”). Named after a former café.


Krimpen aan den IJssel

First attested as duabus villis que crimpen nuncupantur, sitis super meruede et super yssel in 1277. Derived from a term cognate to Old Saxon krampo (“hook”), Middle Dutch krampe (“hook”) and the hydronym IJssel. The toponym contrasts with Krimpen aan de Lek.

Meronym: Boveneind

a town and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Nederlek

Compound of neder (“lower, downstream”) and the hydronym Lek.


Krimpenerwaard

Univerbation of Krimpener (“of or pertaining to Krimpen aan den IJssel”) + waard (“riverine island”).

univerbation

Meronyms: Achterbroek, Ammerstol, Benedenberg, Beneden-Haastrecht, Benedenheul, Benedenkerk, Bergambacht, Bergstoep, Berkenwoude, Bilwijk, Bonrepas, Bovenberg, Boven-Haastrecht, Bovenstad, De Hem, De Hoek, Gouderak, Haastrecht, Hoogedijk, IJssellaan, Kadijk, Koolwijk, Krimpen aan de Lek, Lageweg, Lekkerkerk, Loet, Opperduit, Oudeland, Ouderkerk aan den IJssel, Rozendaal, Schoonhoven, Schoonouwen, Schuwacht, Stein, Stolwijk, 't Beijersche, Tussenlanen, 't Zwaantje, Vlist, Zuidbroek


Stormpolder

First attested as stormspolre in 1364. Compound of Middle Dutch Storm (a personal name) and polre (“polder”). Possibly named after the sponsor of the polder's construction.

a former hamlet and former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Langeland

Attested as Langeland in 1874. Compound of lang (“long”) and land (“land”). The name derives from a section of empoldered land divided into long parcels. The toponym contrasts with Kortland.

Krimpen aan den IJssel
Krimpen aan den IJssel#English

a neighbourhood of Krimpen aan den IJssel, South Holland, Netherlands


Capelle aan den IJssel

First attested as cappelle in 1316. Derived from Middle Dutch capelle (“chapel”) and the hydronym IJssel.


Schollevaar

Attested as Scholvaars Eiland in 1839-1859. Derived from schollevaar (“cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo”). Named after a nearby road.

Capelle aan den IJssel
Capelle aan den IJssel#English

a neighbourhood of Capelle aan den IJssel, South Holland, Netherlands


Fascinatio

Named after a children's book by Tom Manders.


Oostgaarde

Compound of oost (“east-, eastern”) and gaarde (“garden”).


Middelwatering

Compound of middel (“middle, mid-”) and watering (“canal”).


's-Gravenland

Compound of graaf (“count”) and land (“land”).

a neighbourhood of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Moerkapelle

First attested as de Cappelle staende in de Wilderveenen onder Sevenhuysen in 1570. Compound of moer (“peat bog, fenland”) and kapel (“chapel”).

a village and former municipality of Zuidplas, South Holland, Netherlands


Moordrecht

First attested as mordreth in 1250. Compound of a variant of Middle Dutch moer (“peat bog, fenland”) and -drecht (“ferry, watercourse”).


Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel

First attested as nuwerkerke in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch niuw (“new”) and kerk (“church”) and the toponym IJssel. The toponym contrasts with Ouderkerk aan den IJssel.


's-Gravenweg

a hamlet in Zuidplas, South Holland, Netherlands


Donderdam

Compound of Donder (a surname) and dam (“dam”). Named after an illegal dam built by one Joris Adriaensz Donder in 1628.


Hollevoeterbrug

Attested as Holvoeters Oph. brug in 1839-1859. Potentially a compound of a nickname or the name of an inn and brug (“bridge”).


Oud Verlaat

Attested as Oud Verlaat in 1839-1859. Derived from oud (“old”) and verlaat (“small lift-lock”).


De Vijfhuizen

Compound of vijf (“five”) and the plural form of huis (“house”).


Groot Hitland

Attested as Hitland (Groot en Klein) in 1899. Potentially derived from groot (“great, big”) and either dialectal Hitland (“the Shetland Islands”) or hit (“Shetland pony”) and land (“land”). The toponym contrasts with Klein Hitland.


Klein Hitland

First attested as Hitland (Groot en Klein) in 1899. Potentially derived from klein (“small, lesser”) and either dialectal Hitland (“the Shetland Islands”) or hit (“Shetland pony”) and land (“land”). The toponym contrasts with Groot Hitland.


Zevenhuizen-Moerkapelle

Compound of the toponym Zevenhuizen and Moerkapelle.


Dorrestein

* (Utrecht) Named after a former farmstead.
* (Zuid-Holland)

a neighbourhood of Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Zuidplas, South Holland, Netherlands


Zuidplas

Named after a polder, derived in turn from a compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and plas (“pool”).

Meronyms: De Vijfhuizen, Donderdam, Groot Hitland, Hollevoeterbrug, Klein Hitland, Kortenoord, Moerkapelle, Moordrecht, Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Oud Verlaat, Zevenhuizen


Bleiswijk

First attested as blesewic in 1242. Compound of Middle Dutch Blese (a personal name) and wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”).

a village and former municipality of Lansingerland, South Holland, Netherlands


Berkel en Rodenrijs

Berkel is first attested as berkel in 1266. Rodenrijs is first attested as roderinse in 1130-1161. Berkel is derived from a compound of Middle Dutch berc (“birch, Betula sp.”) and lo (“light forest”). Rodenrijs is derived from a compound of an inflected form of Old Dutch rōt (“red”) and risa (“young branch, brushwood”). Formerly two independent villages.


Bergschenhoek

First attested as den hoeck and ten hoeck in the 15th century. Compound of the toponym Hillegersberg and Middle Dutch hoeck (“sharp bend”).


Componistenwijk

All compounds of the plural form of componist (“composer”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after famous composers.

a neighbourhood of Baarn, Utrecht, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Lansingerland, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Lisse, South Holland, Netherlands


Edelsteenwijk

Compound of edelsteen (“gemstone”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after precious stones.


Sterrenwijk

* (Utrecht) Compound of the plural form of ster (“star, celestial body”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after planets.
* (Zuid-Holland) Compound of the plural form of ster (“star”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after stars.

a neighbourhood of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands


Weidebloemwijk

Compound of weidebloem (“meadow flower”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after flowers.


Bloemenwijk

All compounds of the plural form of bloem (“flower”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after flowers.

a neighbourhood of Woerden, Utrecht, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Voorschoten, South Holland, Netherlands


Lansingerland

Compound of the hydronym Lansingh and land (“land”). The name was chosen as an ironic pun; the Lansingh separates the villages in the municipality, but its name unites them.

Meronyms: Bergschenhoek, Berkel en Rodenrijs, Bleiswijk, Kruisweg, Noordeinde, Rotte

a municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Roeleveen

Attested as De Veen Camp in 1615. Potentially a compound of a familiar form of Rudolf (a personal name) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).

a hamlet in Zoetermeer, South Holland, Netherlands


Palenstein

First attested as palensteyn in 1398. Compound of the plural form of Middle Dutch pael (“pole”) and stein (“stone building, castle”). Originally the name of a manor.

a neighbourhood of Zoetermeer, South Holland, Netherlands


Driemanspolder

Attested as De Driemans Polder in 1687. Compound of drie (“three”), man (“man”) and polder (“polder”). Originally the name of a polder, named after the three windmills which drained it.


Meerzicht

Attested as Meerzigt in 1839-1859. Compound of meer (“lake”) and zicht (“view”). Originally the name of a mansion.


Buytenwegh

Attested as Buytenwegh in 1647. Compound of buiten (“out-, outer”) and weg (“way”). Originally the name of a polder.


De Leyens

First attested as Die Leyens in 1544. Derived from the plural form of dialectal leie (“plot of land”).


Noordhove

Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and hof (“farmstead, homestead”). Originally the name of a farm.


Rokkeveen

First attested as ruckenuene in 1295. Potentially a compound of a first element derived from Middle Dutch ruuch (“rough, wild”) and vene (“peat bog, marsh”). Compare Roeven, Rouveen, Rucphen, Ruiven and Rukven.


Oosterheem

From ooster- (“eastern, east-”) + heem (“farmstead, home”).


Seghwaert

First attested as segwart in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch seg (“sedge, Carex sp.”) and werde (“land next to water, riverine island”). The current spelling of the toponym is deliberately archaic.


Nootdorp

First attested as noitdorper wech in 1280-1287. Etymology uncertain. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch noot (“cattle”) or Old Dutch Nantho (a personal name) and Middle Dutch dorp (“farmstead, village, settlement”).

unk

uncertain

inh

a village and former municipality of Pijnacker-Nootdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Delfgauw

First attested as delfgawech in 1316. Compound of the toponym Delft and Middle Dutch ghawege (“connecting road”). Compare Gaag, Gauw and Gawege.

a village in Pijnacker-Nootdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Gooland

Potentially attested as ghodelde lant in 1280-1287. If the oldest attestation refers to the current settlement, a derivation from Old Dutch *Godhelde (a personal name) and lant (“land”) is possible. If the oldest attestation does not refer to the current settlement, a derivation from a compound of the hydronym Goo Wetering and land (“land”) is possible.

a hamlet in Pijnacker-Nootdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Katwijkerlaan

Attested as Katwycker wech in the first half of the 17th century. Compound of the toponym Katwijk (referring here to a polder) and laan (“lane”).


Noukoop

First attested as nuencoep in 1316. Compound of Middle Dutch niuw (“new”) and cope (“land purchase, concession”).


Oude Leede

Potentially attested as lede in 1199, attested with certainty as die lede in 1280-1287. Derived from oud (“old”) and Middle Dutch lede (“excavated or redirected watercourse, especially for marsh drainage”).


Koningshof

a neighbourhood of Pijnacker-Nootdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Nieuwveen

* (village) First attested as nuenvene in 1316. Compound of Middle Dutch niuw (“new, freshly cultivated”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).
* (former municipality) Compound of nieuw (“new”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”). Named after a former fiefdom.

a village and former municipality of Nieuwkoop, South Holland, Netherlands

a former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Abtswoude

First attested as poptesuuolde in 1206-1215. Originally a compound of Old Dutch Popt (a personal name) and walt (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The first element was changed to Middle Dutch abbet (“abbot”) after Egmond Abbey was granted land near the hamlet.

a hamlet in Delft, South Holland, Netherlands


Klein-Delfgauw

Compound of klein (“small, little”) and the toponym Delfgauw.


Hof van Delft

First attested as in curta nostra de delf in 1251. Derived from Middle Dutch hof (“farmstead, homestead”) and the toponym Delft.

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


Vrijenban

First attested as libero banno in 1206-1215. Compound of Middle Dutch vrij (“free”) and ban (“legal district”).
The neighbourhood in Rijswijk is named after the neighbourhood in Delft.

a neighbourhood of Rijswijk, South Holland, Netherlands


Abtsregt

a former municipality of Delft, South Holland, Netherlands


Buitenhof

* (Delft) Attested as Buitenhof in 1960. Derived from buitenhof (“garden or homestead located outside of a city wall”). The toponym contrasts with Voorhof.
* (Leiderdorp) Derived from buitenhof (“garden or homestead located outside of a city wall”). The toponym contrasts with Binnenhof and Voorhof.

a neighbourhood of Delft, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Leiderdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Voorhof

* (Delft) Attested as Voorhof in 1957. Derived from voorhof (“forecourt”). The toponym contrasts with Buitenhof.
* (Leiderdorp) Derived from voorhof (“forecourt”). The toponym contrasts with Binnenhof and Buitenhof.


Tanthof

First attested as tanthof in 1280-1287. Derived from a contracted compound of the article het and Middle Dutch anthoeft (“front side of a house or plot of land”).


Wippolder

Attested as Wippolder van Delfgaauw in 1841. Compound of wipmolen (“hollow post mill”) and polder (“polder”). Originally the name of a polder.


Voordijkshoorn

Attested as De Voordijck Horense Polder in 1611. Named after a polder.


Zuidpoort

Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and poort (“gate”). Named after one of the former city gates of Delft.


Koepoort

Compound of koe (“cow”) and poort (“gate”).


Bomenwijk

Both derived from compounds of the plural form of boom (“tree”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after trees.

a neighbourhood of Woerden, Utrecht, Netherlands


Ministersbuurt

Compound of the plural form of minister (“minister”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after ministers.


Krakeelpolder

Attested as De Krackeel Polder in 1611. Compound of krakeel (“argument, conflict”) and polder (“polder”).
Compare Cabauw, Hebrecht, Kijfhoek, Kijfwaard, Kibbelgaarn, Kibbelveen, Krakeel, Schellach and Strijkviertel.


Marlot

* (Delft) Named after the farmhouse.
* (Den Haag) Attested as Marlot in 1867. Named after a former estate owned by nobleman David de Marlot (1593-1680).

a neighbourhood of The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands


Afrikabuurt

Compound of the toponym Afrika and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after African countries.


Latijns Amerikabuurt

Compound of the toponym Latijns-Amerika (“Latin America”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Aziëbuurt

Compound of the toponym Azië (“Asia”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after Asian countries.


Dierenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of dier (“animal”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after animals.


Huis te Lande

Derived from huis (“house”) and land (“land”). Originally the name of a mansion.


Kleurenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of kleur (“colour”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after colours.


Artiestenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of artiest (“artist”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous actors.


Presidentenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of president (“president”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after American presidents.


Ministerbuurt

Compound of minister (“minister”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after ministers.


Stervoorde

Contains the toponymic element voorde (“ford”).


Maasland

First attested as masalandae in 918-948. Compound of the hydronym Maas and Old Dutch land (“land, area”).

a village and former municipality of Midden-Delfland, South Holland, Netherlands


Schipluiden

First attested as scipliede in the 12th century. Derived from a hydronym, derived in turn from Middle Dutch schiplede (“navigable watercourse”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to lieden (“people”).


Den Hoorn

* (Noord-Holland) First attested as den horn in 1387. Derived from Middle Dutch horn (“protruding bend, corner”).
* (Zuid-Holland) Attested as De Hooren in 1611. Derived from horn (“protruding bend, corner”).

a village in Texel, North Holland, Netherlands

a village in Midden-Delfland, South Holland, Netherlands


't Woudt

First attested as woude in 1262. Derived from Middle Dutch woud (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).


Burgersdijk

First attested as burgerdijc in 1272. Compound of the otherwise unknown toponym *Burg and Middle Dutch dijk (“levee”). Named after a nearby levee.

a hamlet in Midden-Delfland, South Holland, Netherlands


Gaag

First attested as gaweghe in 1258. Derived from Middle Dutch gawege (“connecting road”). Compare Delfgauw, Gauw and Gawege.


Hodenpijl

First attested as hodenpile in 1260. Etymology unknown. Potentially a compound of an unclear first element and Middle Dutch pyl (“pointed pole, beam”).

unk

unknown

a hamlet and former municipality of Midden-Delfland, South Holland, Netherlands


Lierhand

Attested as Lierhand in 1839-1859. Compound of the toponym De Lier and hand (“signpost”).


Ter Lucht

Attested as Huis ter Lucht in 1839-1859. Potentially derived from dialectal lucht (“low place in a levee”).


Negenhuizen

Attested as De Negen Huyzen in 1712. Compound of negen (“nine”) and the plural form of huis (“house”). The settlement originally consisted of nine houses.


Zouteveen

First attested as soutenvene and zoutenvene in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch sout (“salt”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”). The toponym probably refers to a marsh occasionally flooded by the sea.


De Zweth

Attested as Zwet huel in 1611. Derived from a compound of the hydronym Zweth (derived from zwet (“boundary ditch”)) and heul (“arched stone bridge”). The second element disappeared over time.


Windas

Attested as Windas (Het) in 1899. Derived from windas (“windlass”). Originally the name of a building.

a hamlet in Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands


Groenoord

* (Leiden) Attested as Groenoord in 1839-1859. Compound of groen (“green”) and oord (“place”). Originally the name of an estate.
* (Schiedam) Attested as Groenoord in 1869. Compound of groen (“green”) and oord (“place”). Originally the name of a farmhouse.

a neighbourhood of Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands


Kethel

First attested as harega in the first half of the 11th century. Originally called Hargan, derived from the dative plural form of Old Dutch harag (“holy place”). The toponym was eventually replaced by Kethel, perhaps derived from Middle Dutch ketel (“bowl-shaped depression in the landscape”) or ketel (“kettle”) (here referring to the sign of an inn). Compare Hargen, Harich and Harrow. Formerly an independent village.


Kethel en Spaland

a former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Nieuwland, Kortland en 's-Graveland

Named after Nieuwland and the former fiefdoms of Kortland and s-Graveland.


Oud- en Nieuw-Mathenesse

Named after the fiefdoms Oud-Mathenesse and Nieuw-Mathenesse.


Zuidbuurt

* (Vlaardingen) Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and buurt (“hamlet”).
* (Zoeterwoude) Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and buurt (“hamlet”).
* (Utrecht) Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The toponym contrasts with Noordbuurt.

a hamlet in Vlaardingen, South Holland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Zoeterwoude, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Eemnes, Utrecht, Netherlands


Vlaardingerambacht

Compound of the toponym Vlaardingen and ambacht (“type of fiefdom, legal district”).

a neighbourhood and former municipality of Vlaardingen, South Holland, Netherlands


Hoogkamer

a neighbourhood of Vlaardingen, South Holland, Netherlands


Drevenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of dreef (“track”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The names of the neighbourhood's streets end in dreef.


Hoevenbuurt

Both compounds of the plural form of hoeve (“farmstead, homestead”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Many of the neighbourhoods' street names end in hoeve.

a neighbourhood of Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands


Maassluis

First attested as mafelandersluse in 1367. Compound of the toponym Maasland and Middle Dutch sluse (“sluice, lock”).

a city and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Dijkpolder

Compound of dijk (“levee”) and polder (“polder”). Named after a polder.

a neighbourhood of Maassluis, South Holland, Netherlands


Kapelpolder

Compound of kapel (“chapel”) and polder (“polder”). Named after a polder.


Sluispolder

Compound of sluis (“sluice, lock”) and polder (“polder”). Named after a polder.


Hoek van Holland

Attested as den Hoek van Holland in 1769. Derived from hoek (“sharp bend, corner”) and the toponym Holland.

a village in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Rozenburg

* (Zuid-Holland) Attested as Roosenburg in 1636. Compound of the plural form of roos (“rose”) and burg (“fortified settlement, castle”).
* (Noord-Holland) Attested as Rozenburg in 1936. Potentially a compound of the plural form of roos (“rose”) and burg (“castle, manor”), here as a reference to rose cultivation around the settlement. Alternatively, the settlement may have been named after Squire Rutgers van Rozenburg, a manager of the local water board.

a village, former island, and former municipality of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Haarlemmermeer, North Holland, Netherlands


Kandelaar

Attested as de Kandelaer in 1712. Derived from kandelaar (“chandelier”). Originally the name of an inn which used a chandelier on its signs.

a hamlet in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


's-Gravenambacht

Compound of graaf (“count”) and ambacht (“type of fiefdom, legal district”). Named after a former fiefdom.


Dijkzigt

Attested as DIJKZIGT in 1851. Compound of dijk (“levee”) and zicht (“view”). Named after a former country house.

a neighbourhood of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Oude Westen

Derived from oud (“old”) and westen (“west”). The toponym contrasts with Nieuwe Westen.


Scheepvaartkwartier

Compound of scheepvaart (“shipping”) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”).


Stadsdriehoek

Compound of stad (“city”) and driehoek (“triangle”). The neighbourhood is named for its triangular shape and central location within Rotterdam, roughly matching the oldest core of the city.


Heijplaat

Attested as Heiplaat (Tuindorp) in 1936. Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and plaat (“sand bar visible at low tide”).


Oud-Charlois

Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Charlois.


Pendrecht

First attested as pahindrecht and pagindrecht in 1114-1127. Compound of a personal name, a hydronym, or an inflected form of Middle Dutch page (“horse”) and -drecht (“ferry, watercourse”). The name originally referred to a village which was destroyed by the sea in 1421.


Tarwewijk

Compound of tarwe (“wheat, Triticum sp.”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood formerly housed a number of cereal warehouses and processing facilities.


Zuidwijk

Both compounds of zuid (“south-, southern”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).

a neighbourhood of Dijk en Waard, North Holland, Netherlands


Delfshaven

First attested as die nuwe haven van delf towards the end of the 14th century. Compound of the toponym Delft and Middle Dutch haven (“harbour”). The initial settlement was developed as a port for the city of Delft.

a neighbourhood, former city, and former municipality of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Bospolder

Attested as Boschpolder in 1869. Compound of bos (“forest”) and polder (“polder”). Originally the name of a polder.


Tussendijken

Compound of tussen (“between”) and the plural form of dijk (“levee”).


Schiemond

Compound of the hydronym Schie and mond (“mouth”). Originally the name of a harbour.


Middelland

From middel- (“middle, mid-”) + land (“land”).


Nieuwe Westen

Derived from nieuw (“new”) and westen (“west”). The toponym contrasts with Oude Westen.


Oud-Mathenesse

First attested as matenesse in 1250. Compound of oud (“old”), a variant of Middle Dutch made (“pasture”) and nesse (“headland, spit”).


Feijenoord

Attested as Fyen Noort in 1624. Compound of Feije (a personal name) and oord (“land protruding into or bordering water”).


Afrikaanderwijk

Compound of Afrikaander (“Boer”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after figures from the Boer Wars.


Bloemhof

Compound of bloem (“flower”) and hof (“court”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after flowers.


Hillesluis

Attested as Hillesluisdijk in 1845. Compound of the name of the polder Hille (derived from hil (“hill, elevated place”)) and sluis (“sluice, lock”).


Katendrecht

First attested as catendrecht in 1199. Compound of Middle Dutch Kate (a personal name) or the plural form of kot (“small house, cottage”) and -drecht (“ferry, watercourse”).

a neighbourhood and former municipality of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Kop van Zuid

Compound of kop (“headland”) and zuid (“south”).


Noordereiland

Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and eiland (“island”). The New Zealand island is a calque from English.

A neighbourhood and island in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

A neighbourhood and island in Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands


Vreewijk

* (Utrecht) Attested as Vreewijk in 1920. Compound of vrede (“peace”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood was named to mark two years of peace after the end of the First World War.
* (Leiden) Attested as Spawijk in 1761. Compound of vrede (“peace”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Named after a former estate which was rechristened Vreewijk around 1850.
* (Rotterdam) Compound of vrede (“peace”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).

a neighbourhood of Rhenen, Utrecht, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands


Hillegersberg-Schiebroek

Compound of Hillegersberg and Schiebroek.


Schiebroek

First attested as scieboec in 1400. Compound of the hydronym Schie and Middle Dutch bruec (“marsh, marshland”).


Hillegersberg

First attested as rotta in 1028. Potentially a compound of the name of Hildegard of Flanders (wife of Count Dirk II of Holland) and Old Dutch berg (“hill, elevated place”). Originally named after the river Rotte.


Molenlaankwartier

Compound of the toponym Molenlaan (derived from molen (“mill”) and laan (“lane”)) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). Named after a nearby road.


Kleiwegkwartier

First attested as cleyweg in 1419. Compound of the toponym Kleiweg (derived from klei (“clay”) and weg (“way, road”)) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). Named after a nearby road.


Honderd en Tien Morgen

Derived from honderd (“hundred”), tien (“ten”) and morgen (“unit of land measurement”). Originally the name of a polder. Compare Duizend Morgen, Tiengemeten, Twaalfmorgen and Zevenmorgen.


Terbregge

Attested as Ter Bregge in 1639. Compound of an inflected form of te (“at”) and the dative singular form of a variant of brug (“bridge”). Formerly an independent hamlet.


Hoogvliet

Attested as Hoochvliet in 1639. Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and vliet (“running watercourse”).


Gadering

Attested as Groote Gadering in 1839-1859. Derived from gadering (“gathering”).


Meeuwenplaat

Attested as Meeuwenplaat in 1839-1859. Compound of the plural form of meeuw (“seagull, Larida sp.”) and plaat (“sand bar visible at low tide”).


Nieuw Engeland

* (Utrecht) Derived from nieuw (“new”) and an unclear second element. The second element may be Engeland (“England”), a compound of eng (“narrow, tight”) and land (“land”) or dialectal england (“meadow”).
* (Zuid-Holland) Attested as Nieuw Engelandsche Polder in 1866. Derived from nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Engeland. Potentially named after the country.

a neighbourhood of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands


Westpunt

* (Aruba) Compound of west (“west-, western”) and punt (“point”). The village is located near the western extremity of the island.
* (Curaçao) Compound of west (“west-, western”) and punt (“point”). The village is located near the western extremity of the island.
* (Netherlands) Compound of west (“west-, western”) and punt (“point”). The neighbourhood is named for its location in the western extremity of two polders.


Zalmplaat

Attested as Zalm- en Elfplaat in 1847. Compound of zalm (“salmon, Salmonida sp.”) and plaat (“sand bar visible at low tide”).


Tussenwater

Compound of tussen (“between”) and water (“water”).


IJsselmonde

First attested as islemunde in 1125-1130. Compound of the hydronym IJssel and the dative singular form of Old Dutch munt (“mouth”).

an island, neighbourhood, and former municipality of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Beverwaard

Compound of the toponym Beveren or bever (“beaver, Castor fiber”) and waard (“riverine island, land next to water”). The area was formerly owned by the lords of Beveren, who used a beaver in their coat of arms.


Sportdorp

Compound of sport (“sports”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various sports.


Zomerland

First attested as somerlant in 1220. Derived from Middle Dutch somerlant (“land which is protected by only a summer levee”).


Kreekhuizen

Attested as Kreek in 1851. Compound of the toponym Kreek (derived from kreek (“creek, gully”)) and the plural form of huis (“house”). Kreek was an independent hamlet before being absorbed by Rotterdam.


Hordijkerveld

Attested as hordijk in 1446. Compound of the toponym Hordijk (potentially derived from a compound of Middle Dutch horn (“corner, sharp bend”) and dyc (“levee”) or, alternatively, from *hordendijk (“levee reinforced with osier screens”)) and veld (“field”). Hordijk was an independent hamlet before being absorbed by Rotterdam.


Lombardijen

First attested as lomberdijen in 1356. Named after Lombardy.


Homerusbuurt

Compound of the name of Homer and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous authors and poets.


Karl Marxbuurt

Compound of the name of Karl Marx and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous philosophers.


Molièrebuurt

Compound of the name of Molière and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous authors.


Zenobuurt

Compound of the name of Zeno of Elea and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous philosophers.


Smeetsland

Attested as Dirck Smeets Landeken in 1514. Compound of Smeets (a surname) and land (“land”). Originally the name of a polder. Possibly linked to Smitshoek.


Crooswijk

First attested as croeswijc in 1337. Compound of Middle Dutch croos (“duckweed, Lemna minor”) and wyc (“inlet, side channel”). Compare Krooswijk.


Rubroek

First attested as rubroke in 1281-1284. Compound of Middle Dutch ruuch (“rough, wild”) and bruec (“marsh, marshland”).


De Esch

Derived from es (“farmland next to a village”). Originally the name of a polder.


Struisenburg

First attested as de Struisvogel. Compound of struis (“ostrich, Struthio sp.”) and burg (“manor, mansion”). Originally the name of a mansion, which was named in turn after a nearby windmill.


Agniesebuurt

Compound of the name of Agniese Bokel (d. around 1335) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood was named after a noblewoman who owned the land the current neighbourhood stands on.


Bergpolder

Attested as Bergpolder in 1874. Compound of the toponym Hillegersberg and polder (“polder”).


Blijdorp

Derived from a compound of Middle Dutch brij (“sludge, mud”) and dorp (“farmstead, village”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to blij (“happy, joyous”). Named after the Blijdorpse polder.


Oude Noorden

Derived from oud (“old”) and noorden (“north”).


Provenierswijk

Compound of provenier (“someone who had bought lifelong lodging at an institute of residence”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood is named after a former poorhouse dedicated to sheltering lepers.


Overschie

First attested as skie in the first half of the 11th century. Compound of an inflected form of Middle Dutch out (“old”) and the hydronym Schie. The first element was gradually reinterpreted to over (“over, on the other side of”).


Kleinpolder

Compound of klein (“small”) and polder (“polder”). Named after a nearby polder.


Landzicht

Attested as Nut bij Vreugd in 1899. Compound of land (“land”) and zicht (“view”). Originally the name of an estate.


Prins Alexander

Located in the Prins Alexanderpolder. Named after Alexander, Prince of Orange.


Kralingse Veer

Attested as het Kralingerveer in 1752. Derived from the toponym Kralingen and veer (“ferry”).


Het Lage Land

Derived from laag (“low”) and land (“land”). The neighbourhood was named for its low elevation.


Nesselande

Compound of nes (“headland, spit”) and land (“land”).


Ommoord

First attested as ommoorden in 1320. Compound of Middle Dutch omme (“around”) and oert (“land protruding into or bordering water”). Originally the name of a polder.


Oosterflank

From ooster- (“eastern”) + flank (“flank”).


Prinsenland

Attested as Alexanderstad (of Prins Alexanderstad of Alexandrië) in 1968. Compound of prins (“prince”) and land (“land”). Named for its location in the Prins Alexanderpolder.


Zevenkamp

Attested as Zevenkamp (Woonwijk in aanleg) in 1981. Compound of zeven (“seven”) and kamp (“enclosed piece of land”). The toponym was apparently coined as a reference to nearby Zevenhuizen.


Lloydkwartier

Compound of Lloyd and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood was built on the former terrain of the Rotterdamsche Lloyd company.


Charlois Zuidrand

Derived from the toponym Charlois and a compound of zuid (“south-”) and rand (“edge”). Formerly an independent hamlet.


Ter Heijde

First attested as nyerheye in 1424. Derived from an inflected form of te (“at”) and Middle Dutch heide (“heath, heathland”).

a village in Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


Honselersdijk

First attested as hontsolerdike, hontseler diec and honselerdike in 1280-1287. Compound of the toponym Hontsele and Middle Dutch dyc (“levee”).


Kwintsheul

Attested as Quintsheul in 1639. Compound of the hydronym Quints (derived from Middle Dutch Quint (a personal name)) and heul (“arched stone bridge”).


De Lier

First attested as lyera in 1223. Derived from the hydronym Lier, derived in turn from a term cognate to Old Norse ljóss (“light, bright”).

a village and former municipality of Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


Naaldwijk

First attested as nadelwich in 1156. Compound of Old Dutch *nāthala (“needle, coniferous tree”) and *wic (“farmstead, village, settlement”). By surface analysis, naald + wijk.


Poeldijk

First attested as poeldiic in 1280-1287. Compound of the hydronym Poel (derived from Middle Dutch poel (“pool, swampy stagnant water”)) and dic (“levee”).


Wateringen

First attested as wateringhen in 1258. Derived from Middle Dutch wateringe (“drainage channel”).


Baakwoning

Compound of baak (“beacon”) and woning (“house”). Allegedly named after a former maritime beacon.

a hamlet in Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


De Driesprong

Derived from driesprong (“three-way crossing”).


Heenweg

Attested as Heenweg in 1839-1859. Compound of the toponym Heen (derived from heen (“sea clubrush, Bulboschoenus maritimus”)) and weg (“way, road”).


Mariëndijk

First attested as merryendyck in 1450. Compound of Middle Dutch merie (“mare, female horse”) and dyc (“levee”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to Maria (a personal name).


Nieuwe Tuinen

Attested as Nieuwe tuinen in 1899. Derived from nieuw (“new”) and the plural form of tuin (“garden”). The area around the hamlet was initially developed as a set of fruit gardens for rent.


Oostbuurt

First attested as ostburon in 918-948. Compound of Old Dutch ost (“east-, eastern”) and bur (“house, cottage”). The second element was gradually replaced by buurt (“hamlet”).


Galgeblok

a neighbourhood of Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


Opstal

Attested as den Opstals wecht in 1625. Derived from opstal (“open space along a watercourse, open land”).


De Geest

First attested as geest in 1336. Derived from Middle Dutch gheest (“elevated sandy land”).


Lage Woerd

Attested as Lage Woert in 1712. Derived from laag (“low”) and woerd (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The toponym contrasts with Midden Woerd and Hoge Woerd.


Hoge Woerd

Attested as Hooge Woert in 1712. Derived from hoog (“high, elevated”) and woerd (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The toponym contrasts with Lage Woerd and Midden Woerd.


Midden Woerd

Derived from midden (“middle, mid-”) and woerd (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The toponym contrasts with Lage Woerd and Hoge Woerd.


Woerdblok

First attested as uuirthv[m] in 918-948. The oldest form is the dative plural form of Old Dutch uurth (“artificial mound used for habitation”). The current form of the toponym is a compound of woerd (“artificial mound used for habitation”) and blok (“enclosed field”).


Poelpolder

* (Lisse) Attested as Bedyckte Lisserpoel in 1647. Compound of the hydronym Poel (derived from poel (“pool, stagnant swampy water”)) and polder (“polder”). Named after a polder.
* (Westland) First attested as aque que pul dicitur in 1198. Compound of the hydronym Poel (derived from Middle Dutch poel (“pool, stagnant swampy water”)) and polder (“polder”).

a neighbourhood of Lisse, South Holland, Netherlands


Pijletuinen

Attested as pijl in 1712. Compound of pijl (“arrow”) and the plural form of tuin (“garden”). Originally a complex of vegetable gardens.


Haagoord

Allegedly a compound of the toponym Den Haag and oord (“place”).

a hamlet in The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands


Belgisch Park

Derived from Belgisch (“Belgian”) and park (“park”). The neighbourhood was constructed by a Belgian company and several of its streets reference Belgian toponyms.

a neighbourhood of The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands


Westbroekpark

Attested as Westbroekpark in 1926. Compound of Westbroek (a surname) and park (“park”). Named after Pieter Westbroek (1863-1925), a city official who designed the park.


Duttendel

Attested as Duttendel in 1712. Compound of dut (“reedmace, Typha sp.”) and del (“dale, valley”).


Nassaubuurt

Compound of Nassau (a surname) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after members of the House of Orange-Nassau.


Duinzigt

Attested as De oude boerderij "Duinzicht" in 1931. Compound of duin (“dune”) and zicht (“view”). Named after a former farmhouse.


Waalsdorp

First attested as walixdorp in 1334. Compound of Middle Dutch Walich (a personal name) and dorp (“farmstead, village, settlement”). Named after a former village.


Arendsdorp

Attested as Dorpenwoning before 1648. Named after Arend van Dorp (around 1530-1600), a nobleman who purchased a manor near the current neighbourhood in 1586.


Van Stolkpark

Compound of Van Stolk (a surname) and park (“park”). Named after Thomas van Stolk (1826-1882), a lawyer who constructed the villa park the current neighbourhood developed around.


Archipelbuurt

Compound of archipel (“archipelago”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after islands of the Indonesian Archipelago.


Scheveningen

First attested as scevenighe and scevenighen in 1280–1287. Potentially derived from the dative plural form of Old Dutch *Sceven (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Duindorp

Compound of duin (“dune”) and dorp (“village, settlement”).


Geuzenkwartier

Compound of the plural form of geus (“rebel against the Spanish during the Eighty Years' War”) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after figures from the Eighty Years' War.


Bohemen

Attested in 1738. Derived from Bohemen (“Bohemia”). Originally the name of a farm, which may have been named in turn after its first owner. An alternative etymology proposes that the toponym derives from a residence called the Hof van Bohemen, the home of Frederick V of the Palatinate.


Meer en Bos

Derived from meer (“lake”) and bos (“forest”).


Ockenburgh

First attested as te ockenberghe in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch Okke (a personal name) or oke (“place where crops have been planted”) and berch (“hill, elevated place”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to burg (“fortified settlement, castle”).


Kijkduin

Compound of kijken (“look, see”) and duin (“dune”). The toponym refers to the commanding view offered by the dune.


Houtwijk

/ˈɦɑu̯t.ʋɛi̯k/

Compound of the toponym Houtweg and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Named after a nearby street.


Vruchtenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of vrucht (“fruit”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's steets are named after fruits.


Valkenboskwartier

Attested as Valkenbosch in 1712. Compound of the toponym Valkenbos and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). Named after a former estate.


Zeeheldenkwartier

Compound of the plural form of zeeheld (“maritime hero”) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous naval officers and sailors.


Willemspark

Compound of Willem (a personal name) and park (“park”). Named after William II of Orange, who used the terrain of the current neighbourhood to ride horses.


Bezuidenhout

Attested as Besuyderhout in 1615. Compound of bezuiden (“to the south of”) and hout (“rising deciduous forest”) (referring to the Haagse Bos forest). The toponym contrasts with Benoordenhout.


Benoordenhout

First attested as by noorden hout in 1497. Compound of benoorden (“to the north of”) and hout (“rising deciduous forest”) (referring here to the Haagse Bos forest). The toponym contrasts with Bezuidenhout.


Huygenspark

Compound of Huijgens (a surname) and park (“park”). Named after Constantijn Huygens.


Voorhout

* (Teylingen) First attested as vuroholz, vuoreholt and voreholt in the first half of the 11th century. Compound of Old Dutch fora (“forward, front-”) and holt (“rising deciduous forest”).
* (Den Haag) Attested as t'Voorhout in 1609. Compound of voor (“in front of”) and hout (“rising deciduous forest”) (referring here to the Haagse Bos forest).

a village and former municipality of Teylingen, South Holland, Netherlands


Zuidwal

Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and wal (“bulwark”).


Transvaalkwartier

Compound of the toponym Transvaal and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after Boer leaders.


Rustenburg

* (Noord-Holland) First attested as Rustenburch in 1573. Compound of rust (“rest”) and burg (“manor, castle”). The village may have been named after a former inn.
* (Utrecht) First attested as Rutzenburg in 1681. Compound of rust (“rest”) and burg (“manor, castle”). Named after a former farmhouse.
* (Zuid-Holland) First attested as Rustenburg in 1839-1859. Compound of rust (“rest”) and burg (“manor, castle”). Named after a former farmhouse.

a village in Koggenland, North Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands


Leyenburg

Attested as Leyenburch in 1712. Potentially a compound of the toponym Leijweg and burg (“manor house”). Named after a manor house.


Bouwlust

Attested as Bouwlust in 1839-1859. Derived from bouwlust (“avidity for agriculture”). Named after one of several farmhouses.


Morgenstond

Derived from morgenstond (“daybreak”). Presumably named after a farmhouse or manor.


Moerwijk

Compound of moer (“peat bog, marsh”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The current name indirectly derives from the Plan Moerweg project, which was named in turn after a nearby road.


Spoorwijk

Compound of spoor (“railway”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood was named for its proximity to a major railway station.


Laakkwartier

Compound of the hydronym Laak (derived from laak (“natural watercourse”)) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”).


Noordpolderbuurt

Compound of the toponym Noordpolder (derived from noord (“north-, northern”) and polder (“polder”)) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Wateringse Veld

Derived from the toponym Wateringen and veld (“field”).


Ypenburg

Attested as IJpenburg in 1874. Compound of ijp (“elm, Ulmus sp.”) and burg (“manor, castle”). Named after a 17th century estate.


De Bras

Attested as De Nootdorpsche kade in 1611. Derived from the toponym Brasserskade, a compound of the surname Brasser and kade (“quay”). The toponym references Govert Willemsz. Brasser, a mayor of Delft who owned a manor near the current neighbourhood. The name of the modern neighbourhood derives from the popular nickname of the Brasserskade.


Waterbuurt

Compound of water (“water”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Bosweide

Compound of bos (“forest”) and weide (“pasture”).


Regentessekwartier

Compound of regentesse (“regentess”) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). Named after Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont.


Loosduinen

First attested as villa losdun in 1186. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from a compound of Middle Dutch loos (“drainage channel”) and the plural form of dun (“dune”). Alternatively, the toponym may be related to Leusden, Lesdain and Lesdins.

a neighbourhood and former municipality of The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands


Mariahoeve

Compound of Maria (a personal name) and hoeve (“farmstead, homestead”). Named after a farmhouse.


Duinoord

Attested as bouwplan der haagsche bouwgrond-maatschappij "duinoord" in 1910. Compound of duin (“dune”) and oord (“place”).


Zuiderpark

From zuider- (“southern”) + park (“park”). Named after a nearby park.


Escamp

First attested as estcamp around 1415. Potentially derived from a term related to Middle Dutch etten (“let graze”) and camp (“enclosed piece of land”). Compare Esveld.


Maaldrift

First attested as maeldrift in 1437. Likely a compound of Middle Dutch mael (“quicksand”) and drift (“road used to drive cattle”).

a hamlet in Wassenaar, South Holland, Netherlands


Den Deijl

First attested as den deyl in 1373. Derived from Middle Dutch deel (“place, area, plot of land”).


Kerkehout

a neighbourhood of Wassenaar, South Holland, Netherlands


De Kieviet

First attested as Kievit (De). Derived from kievit (“northern lapwing, Vanellus vanellus”). Named after a former hamlet.


Oostdorp

First attested as oistdorp in 1327. Compound of Middle Dutch oost (“east-, eastern”) and dorp (“farmstead, village, subsidiary settlement”).


Oud-Wassenaar

Compound of oud (“old”) and the toponym Wassenaar. The toponym contrasts with Nieuw-Wassenaar.


Nieuw-Wassenaar

Compound of nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Wassenaar. The toponym contrasts with Oud-Wassenaar.


Voorschoten

First attested as forschate in 918-948. Compound of the hydronym Fore and Old Frisian schate (“piece of land which juts upwards”). Compare Veur and Voorburg.

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a village and municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Nassauwijk

Compound of Nassau (a surname) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after members of the House of Orange.

a neighbourhood of Voorschoten, South Holland, Netherlands


Noord-Hofland

Attested as Hofflants Polder in 1615. Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and Middle Dutch hoflant (“lordly land, land belonging to a homestead”). Named after a polder.


Adegeest

Attested as Noort-Hofflants off Adegeester polder in 1647. Potentially a compound of a personal name or the hydronym Ade (derived from a hypercorrection of aa (“water, river”)) and geest (“elevated sandy land”). Named after a former manor.


Boschgeest

Compound of bos (“forest”) and geest (“elevated sandy land”). The name of the neighbourhood was modeled after Adegeest.


Vlietwijk

Compound of the hydronym Vliet (derived from vlieten (“stream, flow”)) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Starrenburg

Attested as Starrenburgerpolder in 1809. Named after a polder and former house.


Dobbewijk

Attested as dobbe Waterijng in 1615. Compound of the hydronym Dobbewatering and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).

a neighbourhood of Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands


Krimwijk

Attested as de Krim in 1935. Compound of the toponym Krim (“Crimea”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Originally named after a set of marshland, which was allegedly named for its chilly climate.


Wilsveen

First attested as willemsvene in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch Willem (a personal name) and vene (“peat bog, marsh”).

a hamlet in Leidschendam-Voorburg, South Holland, Netherlands


Veur

First attested as fore in 918-948. Derived from the hydronym Fore. Compare Voorburg and Voorschoten.

a former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Park Leeuwenbergh

Derived from park (“park”) and a compound of the plural form of leeuw (“lion”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Named after a mansion constructed by Leonaert Jacobsz. Kettingh (1564-1640).

a neighbourhood of Leidschendam-Voorburg, South Holland, Netherlands


Verzetsheldenwijk

Compound of the plural form of verzetsheld (“hero of the resistance”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various heroes of the Dutch resistance during World War II.


Zeeheldenwijk

All compounds of the plural form of zeeheld (“maritime hero”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after various famous captains and sailors.

a neighbourhood of Baarn, Utrecht, Netherlands


De Zijde

Derived from zijde (“side”). Named after the nearby Veenzijdse Polder.


Duivenvoorde

First attested as duuenburg in 1221. Likely a compound of Middle Dutch Duve (a personal name) and the dative singular form of vort (“ford, crossing”) (modern voorde). Compare Duiveland, Duiven, Duivendijke and Duivendrecht.


Leidschendam-Voorburg

Meronyms: Leidschendam, Stompwijk, Voorburg, Wilsveen

a municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Gelderswoude

First attested as gheldrixwoude in 1317. Compound of Middle Dutch Gelderik (a personal name) and wout (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).

a village in Zoeterwoude, South Holland, Netherlands


Zoeterwoude-Dorp

First attested as sotrewold in 1205. Compound of the hydronym Zoete and Middle Dutch wout (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The element dorp (“village”) was added later in order to distinguish the settlement from Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk. Compare Zoetermeer and Zwieten.


Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk

First attested as sotrewold in 1205. Compound of the hydronym Zoete and Middle Dutch wout (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The compound element Rijn (“the Rhine”) and dijk (“levee”) was added later in order to distinguish the settlement from Zoeterwoude-Dorp. Compare Zoetermeer and Zwieten.


Zoeterwoude

Named after Zoeterwoude, a village currently split into Zoeterwoude-Dorp and Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk.

Meronyms: Gelderswoude, Weipoort, Westeinde, Zoeterwoude-Dorp, Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk, Zuidbuurt


Achthoven

* (Montfoort) First attested as achtehoeven in 1306. Compound of Middle Dutch achte (“eight”) and the plural form of hoeve (“piece of land of a certain size”).
* (Vijfheerenlanden) First attested as cortachoven in the middle of the 14th century. Compound of Middle Dutch achte (“eight”) and the plural form of hoeve (“piece of land of a certain size”).
* (Zuid-Holland) Compound of acht (“eight”) and the plural form of hoeve (“piece of land of a certain size”) or hof (“homestead, farmstead”).

a hamlet and former municipality of Montfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

a hamlet in Vijfheerenlanden, Utrecht, Netherlands

a hamlet in Leiderdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Zijlkwartier

Compound of the hydronym Zijl and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”).

a neighbourhood of Leiderdorp, South Holland, Netherlands


Binnenhof

Derived from binnenhof (“courtyard”). The toponym contrasts with Buitenhof and Voorhof.


Doeskwartier

Attested as Doess in 1573. Compound of the name of a castle (derived in turn from the hydronym Does) and kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”). The hydronym likely derives from does (“mossy bog, overgrown peat bog or swamp, light turf”).


Levendaal

Attested as levendael in 1402. Derived from a hydronym of unknown etymology.

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Academiewijk

Compound of academie (“academy”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood houses several faculty buildings of Leiden University.


Pieterswijk

Compound of Pieter (a personal name) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Named after a church dedicated to Saint Peter.


Marewijk

First attested as maerndorp in 1357. Compound of the hydronym Mare (derived from Old Dutch mare (“watercourse”)) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Havenwijk

Derived from havenwijk (“harbour neighbourhood”).


De Waard

First attested as waerd in the 14th century. Derived from Middle Dutch waerd (“riverine island, polder complex surrounded by water”).


Noorderkwartier

From noorder- (“northern”) + kwartier (“quarter, neighbourhood”).


Rijndijkbuurt

Compound of the hydronym Rijn, dijk (“levee”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Named after a nearby levee.


Professorenwijk

Both compounds of the plural form of professor (“professor”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after famous professors.


Tuinstadwijk

Derived from tuinstadwijk (“neighbourhood modelled after a garden city”).


Cronestein

Attested as Cronensteyn in the 16th century. Likely from van Cronenburgh (a noble surname) + -stein (“stone building, castle”). Named after a polder, which was named in turn after a manor named after noblewoman Elisabeth van Cronenburgh by her husband, Floris van Alckemade.


Roomburg

First attested as rodanburg in 918-948. Compound of Old Dutch rōt (“red”) and burg (“fortified settlement, castle”). Originally the name of a polder, named in turn after a former castle and nunnery. The toponym is potentially a reference to terra sigilata used by Roman soldiers to construct a military outpost near the current neighbourhood. Compare Aardenburg, Rotenburg an der Fulda and Rodbourgh.


Waardeiland

Compound of the toponym De Waard and eiland (“island”).


Haagweg

Compound of the toponym Den Haag and weg (“way, road”). Named after a nearby road.


Gasthuiswijk

Attested as Gasthuyspolder in 1615. Compound of gasthuis (“hospital”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Named after the Gasthuispolder, which was named in turn for its owner, the Catharinagasthuis of Leiden.


Fortuinwijk

Compound of fortuin (“fortune”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Named after the Het Fortuin windmill.


Raadsherenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of raadsheer (“councilman”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various city councilmen of Leiden.


Merenwijk

Compound of the plural form of meer (“lake”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Hoge Mors

First attested as op den merse in oestghester ambochte in 1283. Derived from hoog (“high, elevated”) and a variant of Middle Dutch mersc (“land next to water, swampland, pasture”). The element hoog was added to distinguish the area from Lage Mors.


Lage Mors

Attested as de Lage Morsch in 1913. Derived from laag (“low”) and a variant of Middle Dutch mersc (“land next to water, swampland, pasture”). The element laag was added to distinguish the area from Hoge Mors.


Stevenshof

Attested as Stevenhofjespolder in 1674. Compound of the name of Saint Stephen and hof (“court”). Originally the name of a polder owned by the Convent of Saint Stephen (a poorhouse) in Leiden.


Oegstgeest

First attested as osgeregest in 918-948. Compound of Old Dutch Osger (a personal name) and gest (“elevated sandy land”).


Haaswijk

Attested as HAASWIJK in 1844. Compound of haas (“hare, Lepus europaeus”) and wijk (“village, settlement”). Originally the name of a farm, which was named in turn after a former mansion.

a neighbourhood of Oegstgeest, South Holland, Netherlands


Oudenhof

Attested as hoff-brouck in 1615. Compound of an inflected form of oud (“old”) and hof (“homestead, farmstead”). Originally the name of a polder.


Voscuyl

Archaic spelling of voskuil (“foxes' den, foxhole”).


De Morsebel

Attested as Morsebelsche polder (De) in 1874. Derived from morsebel (“floozie, clumsy woman”). Possibly named after a defective windmill. Originally the name of a polder.


Poelgeest

First attested as polgest in 918-948. Compound of Old Dutch pol (“pool, swampy stagnant water”) and gest (“elevated sandy land”).


Katwijk aan Zee

First attested as catwyc op ter zee in 1398. Derived from the toponym Katwijk, aan (“on”) and zee (“sea”). Katwijk is a compound of the difficult to interpret element Middle Dutch kat (“cat, mud, ridge, lesser, low-quality”) and wyc (“village, settlement”). aan Zee was added to distinguish the settlement from Katwijk aan den Rijn.

a village in Katwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


Katwijk aan den Rijn

First attested as apud renum catwijch in 1224. Derived from the toponym Katwijk, aan (“on”) and the hydronym Rijn. Katwijk is a compound of the difficult to interpret element Middle Dutch kat (“cat, mud, ridge, lesser, low-quality”) and wyc (“village, settlement”). aan den Rijn was added to distinguish the settlement from Katwijk aan Zee.


Rijnsoever

Attested as Rijns Ouer in 1615. Compound of the hydronym Rijn and oever (“bank”).

a neighbourhoods of Katwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


Hoornes

Attested as hoorn-nes in 1615. Compound of horn (“protruding bend, corner”) and nes (“headland, spit”).


't Sandt

First attested as zant in 1326. Derived from Middle Dutch sand (“sand”). Named after a manor, which was named in turn after a former castle.

a neighbourhood of Katwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


't Witte Hek

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Zanderij

Derived from zand (“sand”) suffixed with -erij, referring here to a place where sand was extracted or with a sandy soil.

(informal) Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, located near the village


Noordwijk-Binnen

First attested as nordcha in 889. Derived from a compound of Old Dutch north (“north”) and go (“area, inhabited area”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to Middle Dutch wyc (“village, settlement”). The element binnen (“landward”) was added later to distinguish the settlement from Noordwijk aan Zee.

a village in Noordwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


Noordwijk aan Zee

First attested as nordcha in 889. Derived from a compound of Old Dutch north (“north”) and go (“area, inhabited area”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to Middle Dutch wyc (“village, settlement”). The element aan (“on”) zee (“sea”) was added later to distinguish the settlement from Noordwijk-Binnen.


Noordwijkerhout

First attested as den hout in 1280-1287. Compound of the toponym Noordwijk and Middle Dutch holt (“rising deciduous forest”).

a village and former municipality of Noordwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


De Zilk

First attested as sillic in 1399. Etymology unknown. Unlikely to be derived from or related to Middle Dutch sellik (“land falling under the Salic Law's provisions on inheritance”) or Zealandic zelk (“ash pile of a saltern”).

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unknown


De Klei

Derived from klei (“clay”). Named after an area of clay ground.

a hamlet in Noordwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


Ruigenhoek

Attested as de Ruigenhoek in 1839-1859. Compound of ruig (“overgrown”) and hoek (“corner, sharp bend”).


Langeveld

First attested as langhevelde in 1261. Compound of Middle Dutch lang (“long”) and veld (“field”).


Boerenburg

Attested as Boerenburg in 1899. Compound of the toponym Buurweg and burg (“castle, manor”). Named after a former farmhouse.

a neighbourhood of Noordwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


Treslong

First attested as treslong in 1408. Named after a former estate.

a neighbourhood of Hillegom, South Holland, Netherlands


Weerestein

Attested as Weerestein in 1745. From weer (“plot of land bordered by two drainage ditches”) + -stein (“stone building, castle”). Named after a former estate.


Elsbroek

First attested as hiltetesbroc in 1105-1120. Compound of Old Frisian Hiltet (a personal name) and brōk (“marsh, marshland”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to els (“alder, Alnus sp.”).


De Marel

Derived from a variant of merel (“common blackbird, Turdus merula”). Named after a former farmhouse.


Rooversbroek

First attested as roversbroec in 1345. Compound of Middle Dutch Rover (a personal name) or the plural form of rover (“robber, thief”) and bruec (“marsh, marshland”).

a hamlet in Lisse, South Holland, Netherlands


Schilderswijk

Both compounds of the plural form of schilder (“painter”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after famous painters.

a neighbourhood of Baarn, Utrecht, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Lisse, South Holland, Netherlands


Teylingen

* (municipality) Named after Teijlingen. The municipality opted to use a different spelling for the municipal name in order to clearly distinguish it from the hamlet.
* (hamlet) Derived from Van Teijlingen (a noble surname). The hamlet was named after the family which owned it and the polder and legal district around it.

Meronyms: Klinkenberg, Oosteinde, Piet Gijzenbrug, Sassenheim, Teijlingen, Voorhout, Warmond

a municipality of South Holland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Woerden, Utrecht, Netherlands


Piet Gijzenbrug

Attested as PIET-GIJZENBRUG in 1851. Derived from Piet (a personal name), Gijzen (a surname) and brug (“bridge”). Named after a bridge operated by one Piet Gijzen between 1678 and 1689.

a hamlet in Teylingen, South Holland, Netherlands


Teijlingen

First attested as taglingi in 918-948. Derived from Old Dutch *tagla (“tail, high narrow ridge”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingi-.


Hoogh Teylingen

Deliberately archaising spelling of hoog (“high, elevated”) and the toponym Teijlingen.

a neighbourhood of Teylingen, South Holland, Netherlands


Kaag en Braassem

Named after the village of Kaag and the Braassemermeer lake.

Meronyms: Bilderdam, Hoogmade, Kaag, Leimuiden, Nieuwe Wetering, Ofwegen, Oud-Ade, Oude Wetering, Rijnsaterwoude, Rijpwetering, Roelofarendsveen, Vriezekoop, Woubrugge, Zevenhuizen


Bodegraven-Reeuwijk

Named after Bodegraven and Reeuwijk, currently split into Reeuwijk-Brug and Reeuwijk-Dorp.

Meronyms: Abessinië, Bodegraven, De Bree, De Meije, Driebruggen, Foreest, Hogebrug, Langeweide, Middelburg, Molenbrug, Nieuwerbrug aan den Rijn, Noordzijde, Oosteinde, Oud-Bodegraven, Oudeweg, Oud-Reeuwijk, Oukoop, Platteweg, Randenburg, Reeuwijk-Brug, Reeuwijk-Dorp, Sluipwijk, Tempel, Twaalfmorgen, Waarder, Weijland, Weijpoort, Westeinde, Zuidzijde


Midden-Delfland

Compound of midden (“middle, mid-”) and the toponym Delfland, derived from a compound of the hydronym Delf and land (“land”).

Meronyms: Burgersdijk, De Kapel, Den Hoorn, De Zweth, Gaag, Hodenpijl, Lierhand, Maasland, Negenhuizen, Schipluiden, Ter Lucht, 't Woudt, Zouteveen


Pijnacker-Nootdorp

Compound of the toponym Pijnacker and Nootdorp.

Meronyms: Delfgauw, Gooland, Katwijkerlaan, Nootdorp, Noukoop, Oude Leede, Pijnacker, Vlieland


Hoogmade

First attested as hoghe made in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch hooch (“high, elevated”) and made (“meadow, pasture”).

Kaag en Braassem
Kaag en Braassem#English

a village and former municipality of Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, Netherlands


Kaag

First attested as kaghe in 1316. Derived from Middle Dutch kaghe (“land next to water, land located outside a levee”).

a village in Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, Netherlands


Leimuiden

First attested as letthemutha and leithemutha in the first half of the 11th century. Compound of a hydronym derived from Proto-Germanic *lag- (“water”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi and either Old Frisian mutha (“mouth”) or Old Dutch mutha (“mouth”).


Oud-Ade

First attested as ecclesia de a in 1395-1396. Derived from a hypercorrected spelling variant of the hydronym Oud A, derived from oud (“old”) and aa (“watercourse, river”).


Rijnsaterwoude

First attested as rinsaterwalt in the first half of the 11th century. Compound of Old Dutch rinsater (“dwellers along the Rhine”) and walt (“marsh forest, swamp forest”).


Rijpwetering

Attested as Rijp weteryng in 1615. Derived from a hydronym, which is derived in turn from a compound of rijp (“edge, bank”) and wetering (“drainage channel”).


Roelofarendsveen

Attested as Roelifaerts Veen in 1575. Compound of Roelof (a personal name), Aertszoon (a surname) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).


Woubrugge

First attested as woubregge in 1493. Compound of the hydronym Woudwetering and the dative singular form of Middle Dutch brug (“bridge”).


Bilderdam

First attested as bilresdam in 1364. Potentially a compound of a term cognate to Old English billere (“type of water plant”) and Middle Dutch dam (“dam”).

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a hamlet in Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, Netherlands


Ofwegen

Attested as Offweege in 1639. Likely derived from the plural form of a variant of afweg (“side path, side channel”).


Vriezekoop

First attested as vriesencop in 1275. Compound of the plural form of Middle Dutch vriese (“Frisian”) or Vrieso (a personal name) and cope (“land purchase, concession”).
Compare Benschop, Boskoop, Galecop, Gerverscop, Gieltjesdorp, Hei- en Boeicop, Hekendorp, Hoenkoop, Laag-Nieuwkoop, Middelkoop, Nieuwkoop, Nijeberkoop, Oldeberkoop, Oukoop, Overboeicop, Overheicop, Papekop, Reijerscop, Teckop, Willeskop, Elskop, Francop, Grevenkop, Heringskoop, Ladekop, Lüderskoop, Neuenkoop, Nincop and Roßkopp.


Aarlanderveen

First attested as arlederuene in 1214. Compound of the hydronym Aar (for which see Ter Aar), Middle Dutch lede (“excavated or canalised watercourse”) and vene (“peat bog, marsh”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to land (“land”).

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Aarleveen (alternative dialectal historical)

Alphen aan den Rijn
Alphen aan den Rijn#English

a village and former municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands


Benthuizen

First attested as benthusen in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch bent (“moor grass, Molinia sp.”) and the plural form of huus (“house”).


Hazerswoude-Dorp

First attested as hadewartswoude and hadewertswoude in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch Hadewart (a personal name) and wout (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The element dorp (“village”) was added at a later date to distinguish the settlement from Hazerswoude-Rijndijk.

a village in Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands


Hazerswoude-Rijndijk

First attested as hadewartswoude and hadewertswoude in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch Hadewart (a personal name) and wout (“marsh forest, swamp forest”). The compound element Rijndijk (derived from the hydronym Rijn and dijk (“levee”)) was added at a later date to distinguish the settlement from Hazerswoude-Dorp.


Koudekerk aan den Rijn

First attested as coudenkerke in 1276. Compound of Middle Dutch calt (“cold, not in use”) and kerk (“church”) with the identifier aan den Rijn ("on the Rhine").


Zwammerdam

First attested as suadenburg in 1165. Compound of the toponym Old Dutch Suadenburg and dam (“dam”).


Benthorn

First attested as benthoern in 1399. Compound of Middle Dutch bent (“moor grass, Molinia sp.”) and horn (“sharp bend, corner”).

a hamlet and former municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands


De Roemer

a hamlet in Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands


Gnephoek

First attested as gnepwich in 1233. Potentially a compound of a term cognate to Old English genip (“fog, mist”) or Old Norse gnípa (“leaning rock-face”) and hoek (“corner, sharp bend”). The second element was initially Middle Dutch wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”).


Gouwsluis

First attested as sluyze op den riin in 1284. Compound of the hydronym Gouwe and Middle Dutch sluse (“sluice, lock”).


Heimansbuurt

Attested as Heimansbuurt in 1957. Compound of the hydronym Heimanswetering and buurt (“hamlet”).


Hogeveen

First attested as hoogeveen in 1375. Compound of Middle Dutch hooch (“high, elevated”) and veen (“peat bog, marsh”).


Laag Boskoop

Derived from laag (“low”) and the toponym Boskoop. Named after a polder.


Loete

Attested as Corte Loete in 1615. Potentially derived from Middle Dutch loete (“rake or hoe with a triangular head”) (referring here to a triangular piece of land), a hydronym, or a term cognate to Swedish laut (“small plot of grassland, pasture”).


's-Molenaarsbuurt

First attested as heymans brugge in 1467. Compound of the toponym s Molenaars or molenaar (“miller”) and buurt (“hamlet”).


Ridderbuurt

Attested as Ridderbuurt in 1714. Compound of ridder (“knight”) and buurt (“hamlet”). The toponym may refer to a group of knights who lived near the current hamlet. Alternatively, the name may have been given to mock the inhabitants.


Spoelwijk

First attested as spoelwyck in 1360 and 1361. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch spoel (“rinsing water”) and wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”).


Voorweg

Attested as voorwech and Voorwech in 1540. Derived from voorweg (“main road”).


Ambachtenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of ambacht (“trade”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after traditional trades.

a neighbourhood of Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands


Stromenbuurt

Compound of stromen (“rivers, streams”) + buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”), after its streets which are named for various watercourses.


Horstenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of horst (“overgrown elevated place”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The names of the neighbourhood's streets all end in the element horst.


Burgtenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of burcht (“castle”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous castles.


Steinenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of -stein (“castle”), a toponymic suffix, and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The names of the neighbourhood's streets end in the element -stein.


Paddestoelenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of paddestoel (“mushroom”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after mushrooms.


Weidebloemenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of weidebloem (“meadow flower”) and buurt (“quarter, neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after meadow flowers.


Snijdelwijk

First attested as snodelwiic and snedelwike in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch snodel (“poor sod, dummy”) and wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”). Compare Knollemanshoek, Snel in Snel en Polanen and Snelleveld.


Oudshoorn

First attested as ousthorne and houtshorne in 1305. Compound of Middle Dutch *Out (a personal name) and horn (“protruding bend, corner”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to oud (“old”).

a neighbourhood and former municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands


Berendrecht

Attested as t Huis Berendrecht by Alfen in 1730. Derived from van Berendrecht (a noble surname). Named after a former manor built by the van Berendrecht family.


Hoge Zijde

Attested as Hoogen Ryn Dyck in 1746. Derived from hoog (“high, elevated”) and zijde (“bank, edge”). The toponym contrasts with Lage Zijde.


Lage Zijde

Attested as Lagen Ryn Dyck in 1746. Derived from laag (“low”) and zijde (“bank, edge”). The toponym contrasts with Hoge Zijde.


Kerk en Zanen

Attested as Zane Polder in 1615. Derived from kerk (“church”) and a term likely derived from the toponym Zaan. Named after two polders, which were named in turn after the mills used to drain them.


Groenswaard

First attested as groensvoerde in 1284. Compound of Middle Dutch grune (“green”) and vort (“ford, crossing”). The second element was gradually reinterpreted to waard (“land next to water, riverine island, polder complex surrounded by water”).

a neighbourhood of Waddinxveen, South Holland, Netherlands


Vondelwijk

Compound of the name of Joost van den Vondel and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after famous authors.


Stolwijkersluis

First attested as Stolwijker sluis in 1839-1859. Compound of the toponym Stolwijk and sluis (“sluice, lock”).

a hamlet in Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands


De Korte Akkeren

Derived from kort (“short”) and the plural form of akker (“farmland”).

a neighbourhood of Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands


Oosterwei

From ooster- (“eastern”) + wei (“pasture”).


Sportbuurt

Compound of sport (“sports”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various sporting events.


Polderbuurt

Compound of polder (“polder”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after polders.


Vrijheidsbuurt

Both compounds of vrijheid (“freedom”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after various political figures.

a neighbourhood of Delft, South Holland, Netherlands


Slagenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of slag (“division of a polder”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The names of the neighbourhood's streets all end in slag.


Wervenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of werf (“artificial mound used for habitation”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The names of the neighbourhood's streets all end in werf.


Zomenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of zoom (“seam, edge”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The names of the neighbourhood's streets all end in zoom.


Goverwelle

Derived from a contraction of the toponym Goejanverwelle.


Kort Haarlem

First attested as corte haerlem in 1491. Derived from Middle Dutch cort (“short”) and the toponym Haarlem. Named after the city in Noord-Holland.


Plaswijck

Compound of plas (“pool”) and a deliberately archaising form of wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Broek, Thuil en 't Weegje

a former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Verzetsstrijdersbuurt

Both compounds of the plural form of verzetsstrijder (“resistance fighter”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after various resistance fighters from the Second World War.

a neighbourhood of Heemskerk, North Holland, Netherlands


Mythologiebuurt

Compound of mythologie (“mythology”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various figures from classical mythology.


Boerderijbuurt

* (Noord-Holland) Compound of boerderij (“farm”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”).
* (Zuid-Holland) Compound of boerderij (“farm”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's street are named after various farmyard animals.

a neighbourhood of Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands


Noord-Waddinxveen

Compound of noord (“north-, northern”) and the toponym Waddinxveen.


Zuid-Waddinxveen

Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and the toponym Waddinxveen.


De Meije

First attested as mi in 1119. Derived from the hydronym Meije, which potentially derives in turn from Proto-Germanic *mîgô (“urine”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *ja-. Compare Mijdrecht, Mijnden, Oostmijzen, Misson and Mite.

a village in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


Driebruggen

Attested as Drie Bruggen in 1596. Compound of drie (“three”) and the plural form of brug (“bridge”). Named after a former set of three bridges.

a village and former municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


Nieuwerbrug aan den Rijn

First attested as Nyewenbrug in 1573. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and brug (“bridge”) with the identifier aan den Rijn ("on the Rhine").


Sluipwijk

First attested as slupewiic in 1280-1287. Compound of an unclear first element and Middle Dutch wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”) or wyc (“inlet, side channel”). The first element may be related to sluipen (“sneak, slink”) referring here to the hidden location of the settlement.


Waarder

First attested as werthere and warthere in 1130-1161. Derived from Old Dutch werther (“island, riverside land”). Compare Warder.


Reeuwijk-Dorp

First attested as rewike in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch ree (“alignment, boundary line, boundary ditch”) and wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”) or wyc (“inlet, side channel”). The element dorp (“village”) was added later to distinguish the settlement from Reeuwijk-Brug.


Reeuwijk-Brug

Attested as Reeuwijksche-Brug in 1847. Compound of Middle Dutch ree (“alignment, boundary line, boundary ditch”) and wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”) or wyc (“inlet, side channel”). The element brug (“bridge”) was added later to distinguish the settlement from Reeuwijk-Dorp.


Abessinië

Named after the country. The hamlet was probably named for its distance from its neighbours.

(historical) Abyssinia (former name of Ethiopia: a country and former empire in East Africa; used as an exonym until the mid 20th century)

a hamlet in Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


De Bree

Attested as De Bree around 1696. Derived from breed (“broad, wide”). Named after a polder.


Foreest

Derived from foreest (“forest, forested domain”).


Hogebrug

Attested as brug in 1615. Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and brug (“bridge”). Named after a nearby bridge.


Langeweide

First attested as ruwer weyde and langher weyde in 1371. Compound of Middle Dutch lang (“long, elongated”) and weide (“pasture”). The toponym contrasts with Ruigeweide.


Molenbrug

* (Zuid-Holland) Compound of molen (“mill”) and brug (“bridge”). The hamlet is named after a former bridge.
* (Utrecht) Compound of molen (“mill”) and brug (“bridge”).

a neighbourhood of Veenendaal, Utrecht, Netherlands


Noordzijde

Attested as noertsijde in 1597. Derived from noordzijde (“northside”). Named after a polder. The toponym contrasts with Zuidzijde.


Weijland

Attested as Het Weylandt in 1746. Derived from weiland (“pasture”). Named after a polder.


Weijpoort

Attested as weypoort in 1595. Likely derived from a compound of wei (“pasture”) and poort (“gate”). Named after a polder.


Oukoop

* (Zuid-Holland) First attested as oudencoep in 1295. Compound of Middle Dutch out (“old”) and cope (“land purchase, concession”).
* (Utrecht) First attested as aldencoep in 1217. Compound of Middle Dutch out (“old”) and cope (“land purchase, concession”).
Compare Benschop, Boskoop, Galecop, Gerverscop, Gieltjesdorp, Hei- en Boeicop, Hekendorp, Hoenkoop, Laag-Nieuwkoop, Middelkoop, Nieuwkoop, Nijeberkoop, Oldeberkoop, Overboeicop, Overheicop, Papekop, Reijerscop, Teckop, Vriezekoop, Willeskop, Elskop, Francop, Grevenkop, Heringskoop, Ladekop, Lüderskoop, Neuenkoop, Nincop and Roßkopp.

a hamlet and former municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, South Holland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Stichtse Vecht, Utrecht, Netherlands


Oudeweg

Attested as De Oude Wech in 1615. Compound of oud (“old”) and weg (“way, road”). Named after a nearby road.


Randenburg

First attested as randenborch in 1284. Compound of Middle Dutch rant (“edge, border”) and burg (“fortified settlement, castle”). The toponym contrasts with Middelburg.


Twaalfmorgen

Compound of twaalf (“twelve”) and morgen (“unit of land measurement”). Compare Duizend Morgen, Honderd en Tien Morgen, Tiengemeten and Zevenmorgen.


Oud-Reeuwijk

First attested as oude rewijc in 1295-1297. Compound of Middle Dutch out (“old”) and the toponym Reeuwijk, a compound of Middle Dutch ree (“alignment, boundary line, boundary ditch”) and wyc (“farmstead, village, settlement”) or wic (“inlet, side channel”). Named after a set of polders.


Oud-Bodegraven

First attested as die oude bodegrave in 1295-1296. Compound of Middle Dutch out (“old”) and the toponym Bodegraven. Derived from a hydronym which received its name when the name Bodegraven began to be applied to the settlement around it.


Broekvelden

Attested as BROEKVELDEN (DE) in 1840. Compound of broek (“marsh, marshland”) and the plural form of veld (“field”). Named after a polder.

a neighbourhood of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk, South Holland, Netherlands


Reeuwijk

Named after the village of Reeuwijk, currently split into Reeuwijk-Brug and Reeuwijk-Dorp.


Ter Aar

First attested as are in 1280-1287. Derived from an inflected form of te (“at”) and the hydronym Aar, which is derived from Proto-Indo-European *er (“move, rouse”). Cognates of the hydronym include German Aare, Ahr and Spanish Ara. Compare Ardorf.

a village and former municipality of Nieuwkoop, South Holland, Netherlands.'


Korteraar

First attested as neder are in 1295-1296. Compound of Middle Dutch cort (“short”) and the hydronym Aar, for which see Ter Aar. The toponym contrasts with Langeraar.

a village in Nieuwkoop, South Holland, Netherlands


Langeraar

First attested as hoegher are in 1295-1296. Compound of Middle Dutch lang (“long, elogated”) and the hydronym Aar, for which see Ter Aar. The toponym contrasts with Korteraar.


Nederlands-Indië

Dutch East Indies
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(historical) Dutch East Indies (a former Dutch colony in modern-day Indonesia, existing from 1800 to 1949)


Noorden

First attested as oerde in 1395-1396. Derived from the dative singular form of Middle Dutch ort (“place protruding into or bordering water”). The initial N- is the result of a contraction of an inflected form of the article de (“the”) into the toponym.


Noordse Dorp

Attested as Noordsche-Dorp in 1936. Derived from the toponym Noorden and dorp (“village, settlement”).

a hamlet in Nieuwkoop, South Holland, Netherlands


Papenveer

Attested as Papeveer in 1839. Compound of the plural form of paap (“Catholic”) and veer (“ferry”). Allegedly named after a ferry used to transport Catholics to the church in Langeraar.


Vrouwenakker

Attested as De vrouwen acker in 1570. Compound of an unclear first element and akker (“farmland”).


Woerdense Verlaat

First attested as eene sluyse mitt eenen verlate in 1494. Derived from the toponym Woerden and Middle Dutch verlaat (“small lift-lock”).


Zevenhoven

First attested as septem mansis apud midregth in 1247. Compound of Middle Dutch seven (“seven”) and the plural form of hoeve (“plot of land of a certain size”).

a village and former municipality of Nieuwkoop, South Holland, Netherlands


Achttienhoven

* (Utrecht) First attested as achtienhove in 1287. Compound of Middle Dutch achtien (“eighteen”) and the plural form of hoeve (“plot of land of a certain size”).
* (Zuid-Holland) First attested as achtienhoeven in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch achtien (“eighteen”) and the plural form of hoeve (“plot of land of a certain size”).

a hamlet and former municipality of De Bilt, Utrecht, Netherlands

a hamlet and former municipality of Nieuwkoop, South Holland, Netherlands


Blokland

* (Utrecht) First attested as blokelant in 1261. Derived from Middle Dutch blokland (“land without access to nearby roads”), referring here to a section of uncultivated land located between several pieces of farmland.
* (Zuid-Holland) Attested as Blocklant in 1628. Derived from Middle Dutch blokland (“land without access to nearby roads”).

a hamlet in Montfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands


Noordse Buurt

Attested with certainty as Noordense Buert in 1687. Derived from the toponym Noorden and buurt (“hamlet”).


Slikkendam

Attested as Slickendam in 1575. Compound of the plural form of Middle Dutch slyck (“peat dredgings”) and dam (“dam”).


Vrijhoeven

First attested as vrije hoeve in 1474. Compound of Middle Dutch vri (“free from taxes”) and hoeve (“plot of land of a certain size”).


Hoogeveen in Rijnland

Named after Hogeveen, with the identifier in Rijnland added to distinguish the municipality from Hogeveen near Delft.

a former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


De Vennip

Derived from the hydronym Vennep, potentially derived from a compound of Old Dutch fenne (“fen, peat bog”) and *apa (“river, watercourse”). Named after a former fiefdom.


Zegwaard

First attested as segwart in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch seg (“sedge, Carex sp.”) and werde (“land next to water, riverine island”).


Lange Ruige Weide

Named after a former fiefdom which was named in turn after the Lange Weide and Ruige Weide polders.


Hazerswoude

Named after the village of Hazerswoude, currently split into Hazerswoude-Dorp and Hazerswoude-Rijndijk.


Rijnwoude

Compound of the hydronym Rijn and woud (“wood”).


Jacobswoude

The municipality was named after the former village.

a former village and former municipality of South Holland, Netherlands


Alkemade

First attested as alkmade in 1182-1206. Compound of Old Dutch *alke (“mud”) or alk (“crow”) and made (“meadow”). The municipality was named after the van Alkemade family, which received its name from the territory it ruled. Compare Alkmaar.


Sint Nicolaas

Named after Saint Nicholas. According to a local etymology, the settlement was once owned by one Nicolaas van der Biest (1808-1873), whose subordinates were forced to address him as shon (“master”) Nicolaas. The toponym was then reinterpreted to the name of Saint Nicholas.


Tanki Leendert

Derived from Papiamentu tanki (“pond”) and Leendert (a surname).


Tanki Flip

Derived from Papiamentu tanki (“pond”) and Flip (a personal name).


Malmok

From Papiamentu Malmok, from Arawakan (Caquetio). The village is named after the beach.


Esso Heights

Borrowed from English Esso Heights. The settlement was constructed to provide housing for employees of the nearby Esso refinery.


Essoville

Borrowed from English Essoville. The neighbourhood was constructed to provide housing for employees of the nearby Esso refinery.


Kustbatterij

Derived from kustbatterij (“coastal battery”).


Zeewijk

Compound of zee (“sea”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Macuarima

Allegedly named after an Amerindian chieftain who died fighting the Spanish.


De Bruynewijk

Compound of De Bruyne (a surname) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Pos Chikito

Borrowed from Papiamentu Pos Chikito, derived from pos (“well”) and chikito (“small”).


Sero Alejandro

Borrowed from Papiamentu Sero Alejandro.


Rancho

* (Aruba) Borrowed from Papiamentu Rancho, derived from rancho (“ranch”).
* (Curaçao) Borrowed from Papiamentu Rancho, derived from rancho (“ranch”).


Sabana Grandi

Borrowed from Papiamentu Sabana Grandi, derived from sabana (“savannah”) and grandi (“big, great”).


Sabanilla Abou

Borrowed from Papiamentu Sabanilla Abou.


Mahuma

* (Aruba) Borrowed from Papiamentu Mahuma.
* (Curaçao) First attested in 1721 as Ligtenberg or Luchtenberg. Borrowed from Papiamentu Mahuma.


Sabana Liber

Borrowed from Papiamentu Sabana Liber, derived from sabana (“savannah”) and liber (“free”).


Paradijswijk

Compound of paradijs (“paradise”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”).


Eagle Beach

Borrowed from English Eagle Beach, derived from eagle and beach.


Lagún

Borrowed from Papiamentu Lagún, derived from lagún (“lagoon”). Probably named after a lagoon near the village.


Sint Willibrordus

Named after Saint Willibrord, the patron of the village church.


Tera Corá

Borrowed from Papiamentu Tera Corá, derived from tera (“earth”) and corá (“red”). The settlement is built on bauxite-rich soil.


Groot Davelaar

Named after a former plantation. The toponym contrasts with Klein Davelaar.


Klein Davelaar

Named after a former plantation. The toponym contrasts with Groot Davelaar.


Pos Cabai

Borrowed from Papiamentu Pos Cabai, derived from pos (“well”) and cabai (“horse”).


Gaitu

Borrowed from Papiamentu Gaitu. Named after a former agricultural garden.


Scharloo

Potentially derived from a compound of schaar (“share, sector”) and lo (“light forest”). According to a local etymology, the neighbourhood was named after a French lady.


Fleur de Marie

Borrowed from French Fleur de Marie (“Mary's flower”).


Grote Berg

Derived from groot (“big”) and berg (“mountain, hill”). Named after a large plantation house.


Wanapa

Unknown. The toponym is first attested in the 1940s as the name of a plot of land located near the current neighbourhood.


Maria Maai

Originally the name of a plot of land sold to one Maria Grasia in 1803.


Amerikanenkamp

Compound of the plural form of Amerikaan (“American”) and kamp (“encampment”). The area was used as a military base by American soldiers guarding the island's oil refinery during the Second World War.


Groot Piscadera

Derived from groot (“big, great”) and Papiamentu Piscadera, the name of a plantation.


Saliña

Borrowed from Papiamentu Saliña, derived from saliña (“salt lake, inland lake”).


Domi

First attested as Domini in 1754. Borrowed from Papiamentu Domi.


Fortuna Ariba

Borrowed from Papiamentu Fortuna Ariba, derived from the toponym Fortuna and ariba (“above, upper”). The toponym contrasts with Fortuna Abou.


Fortuna Abou

Borrowed from Papiamentu Fortuna Abou, derived from the toponym Fortuna and abou (“below, lower”). The toponym contrasts with Fortuna Ariba.


Seru Fortuna

Borrowed from Papiamentu Seru Fortuna, derived from seru (“mountain”) and the toponym Fortuna.


Jan Sofat

Borrowed from Papiamentu Jan Sofat, derived from Jan (a personal name) and zoutvat (“saltshaker, salt barrel”). Originally the name of a plantation.


Jan Thiel

Allegedly derived from the name of the owner of the plantation which the neighbourhood developed around.


Brakkeput Ariba

Borrowed from Papiamentu Brakkeput Ariba, derived from a compound of brak (“brackish”), put (“well”) and ariba (“east”). The toponym contrasts with Brakkeput Abou.


Brakkeput Abou

Borrowed from Papiamentu Brakkeput Abou, derived from a compound of brak (“brackish”), put (“well”) and abou (“west”). The toponym contrasts with Brakkeput Ariba.


Groot Kwartier

Derived from groot (“big, great”) and kwartier (“quarter”). Originally the name of a plantation.


Emmastad

Compound of Emma (a personal name) and stad (“city”).


Dominguito

Borrowed from Papiamentu Dominguito. Named after a plot of land.


Bottelier

Derived from bottelier (“steward's mate”). Originally the name of a plantation.


Souax

Borrowed from Papiamentu Souax. Named after a former plantation.


Jan Donker

Originally the name of a plantation named after its first owner.


Jan Kok

Derived from the name of the first owner of the plantation which the village developed around.


Wishi

Borrowed from Papiamentu Wishi, derived from "Our Wish", the name of a former manor.


Abrahamsz

Likely derived from the surname of the first owner of the plantation which the neighbourhood developed around.


Kanga

Borrowed from Papiamentu Kanga. Etymology uncertain. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from the term for "poverty" in a now lost creole language or a reference to the toponym Kongo.

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Kwarchi

Borrowed from Papiamentu Kwarchi, derived from kwartje (“quarter”). The land the village stands on was sold for one quarter per square meter to the Phelipa family.


Hato

Borrowed from Papiamentu Hato, potentially derived from Spanish hato (“ranch”). The coastal strip was a suitable location for cattle ranching.


Esperansa

Borrowed from Papiamentu Esperansa, derived from esperansa (“hope”).


Stenen Koraal

Derived from stenen (“stone-”) and a variant of kraal (“corral”).


Brievengat

Likely a compound of an unclear first element and gat (“mouth, passage”).