Muggenbroek

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


Broekhin

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

a neighbourhood of Roermond, Limburg, Netherlands


Roermondse Veld

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


Herkenbosch

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

a village in Roerdalen, Limburg, Netherlands


Posterholt

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


Sint Odiliënberg

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

a village and former municipality of Roerdalen, Limburg, Netherlands


Vlodrop

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


Etsberg

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

a hamlet in Roerdalen, Limburg, Netherlands


Paarlo

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


Reutje

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


Roskam

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


Rothenbach

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


Tusschen de Bruggen

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


Vlodrop-Station

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


Voorsterveld

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


Aan de Berg

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


Zittard

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

der

a hamlet in Veldhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands


Dieteren

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

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a village in Echt-Susteren, Limburg, Netherlands


Koningsbosch

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


Maria Hoop

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


Roosteren

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

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


Sint Joost

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


Slek

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


Aan Reijans

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

a hamlet in Echt-Susteren, Limburg, Netherlands


Aasterberg

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


Baakhoven

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


Berkelaar

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


Echterbosch

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


Gebroek

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


Hingen

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


Illikhoven

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


Oevereind

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


Ophoven

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

a village and former municipality of Kinrooi, Belgium

a hamlet in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands


Oud-Roosteren

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


Pepinusbrug

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


Putbroek

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


Schilberg

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

a hamlet in Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Netherlands


Spaanshuisken

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


Visserweert

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


Broeksittard

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

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


Einighausen

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

a village in Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands


Grevenbicht

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


Obbicht

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


Guttecoven

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


Holtum

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


Limbricht

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


Munstergeleen

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


Papenhoven

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


Abshoven

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

a hamlet in Sittard-Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands


Daniken

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


Graetheide

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


Schipperskerk

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


Windraak

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


Limbrichterveld

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


Sanderbout

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


Overhoven

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


Lindenheuvel

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


Stadbroek

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


Oud-Geleen

/ˈɑu̯t ɣəˈleːn/

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


Genhout

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


Geverik

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

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Spaubeek

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

a village and former municipality of Beek, Limburg, Netherlands


Hobbelrade

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


Kelmond

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


Looiwinkel

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


Oude Kerk

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


Aalbeek

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

a village in Beekdaelen, Limburg, Netherlands


Amstenrade

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

a village and former municipality of Beekdaelen, Limburg, Netherlands


Arensgenhout

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


Bingelrade

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


Doenrade

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


Hulsberg

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


Jabeek

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


Merkelbeek

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


Oirsbeek

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


Puth

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


Schimmert

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


Schinnen

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


Schinveld

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


Sweikhuizen

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


Vaesrade

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


Wijnandsrade

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


Breinder

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

a hamlet in Beekdaelen, Limburg, Netherlands


Brommelen

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

a hamlet in Meerssen, Limburg, Netherlands


Douvergenhout

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


Etzenrade

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


Grijzegrubben

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


Heisterbrug

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


Hellebroek

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


Hommert

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

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Hunnecum

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


Kathagen

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


Klein-Doenrade

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


Kleingenhout

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


Nagelbeek

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


Nierhoven

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


Op den Hering

/ˈɔp dɛn ˈɦeː.rɪŋ/

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


Reuken

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


Swier

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

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Terstraten

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


Tervoorst

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


Wolfhagen

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


Treebeek

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

a neighbourhood of Brunssum, Limburg, Netherlands


Amstenraderveld

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


Klingbemden

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


Rozengaard

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


Oeloven

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


Schuttersveld

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


Kruisberg

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


Bouwberg

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


Rumpen

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


Heufke

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


Kerkeveld

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

a neighbourhood of Wijchen, Gelderland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Simpelveld, Limburg, Netherlands


Langeberg

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


Haansberg

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

a hamlet in Etten-Leur, North Brabant, Netherlands


Op gen Hoes

/ˈɔp ɣən ˈɦus/


Schaesberg

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

a neighbourhood and former municipality of Landgraaf, Limburg, Netherlands


Nieuwenhagen

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


Ubach over Worms

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


Achter de Haesen

a neighbourhood of Landgraaf, Limburg, Netherlands


Heistraat

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

a hamlet in Oosterhout, North Brabant, Netherlands


Kakert

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


Nieuwenhagerheide

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


Waubach

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


Rimburg

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

a village and former municipality of Landgraaf, Limburg, Netherlands


Groenstraat

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

a hamlet in Hilvarenbeek, North Brabant, Netherlands


Lauradorp

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


Abdissenbosch

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


Eygelshoven

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

cog

a village and former municipality of Kerkrade, Limburg, Netherlands


Hopel

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

a neighbourhood of Kerkrade, Limburg, Netherlands


Waubacherveld

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


Chevremont

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


Haanrade

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


Kaffeberg

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


Rolduckerveld

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


Bleijerheide

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


Mucherveld

See also Central Franconian 't Mucherveld.


Nulland

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


Kaalheide

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


Locht

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

a hamlet in Cranendonck, North Brabant, Netherlands


Spekholzerheide

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


Terwinselen

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


Benzenrade

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

a hamlet in Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands


Schurenberg

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


Ten Esschen

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


Maria Gewanden

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

a neighbourhood of Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands


Terschuren

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


Mariarade

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


Hoensbroek

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

a neighbourhood and former municipality of Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands


Versiliënbosch

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


Vrieheide

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


Passart

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


Heerlerheide

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


Heksenberg

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


Beersdal

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


Husken

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


Musschemig

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


Meezenbroek

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


Grasbroek

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


Schandelen

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

unk

unknown


Eikenderveld

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


Terworm

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


Bekkerveld

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


Caumerveld

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


Heerlerbaan

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


Imstenrade

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


Rukker

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

unknown


De Hees

All from Old Dutch *hēsi (“brushwood”).
* (Horst aan de Maas) Attested as de Hees in 1803-1820.
* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as hezia in 784-785.

Horst aan de Maas
Horst aan de Maas#English

a hamlet in Horst aan de Maas, Limburg, Netherlands

a hamlet in Eersel, North Brabant, Netherlands


Heesberg

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


Heeserveld

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


Vrusschemig

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


Schuureik

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


Overbroek

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

a hamlet in Venray, Limburg, Netherlands


De Wieër

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


Rennemig

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


Maria Christinawijk

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


Palenberg

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


Bovenste Caumer

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


Onderste Caumer

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


Schaesbergerveld

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


Ganzeweide

/ˈɣɑn.zəˌʋɛi̯.də/


Weggebekker

/ˈʋɛ.ɣəˌbɛ.kər/


Aarveld

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


Molenberg

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

a neighbourhood of Overbetuwe, Gelderland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Rhenen, Utrecht, Netherlands


Kommert

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


Nieuw-Lotbroek

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


Baaks-Sweijer

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

a hamlet in Simpelveld, Limburg, Netherlands


Baneheide

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


Bocholtzerheide

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


Bosschenhuizen

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


Bulkemsbroek

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


Huls

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


In de Gaas

/ˈɪn də ˈɣaːs/


Molsberg

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


Prickart

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


Vlengendaal

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


Waalbroek

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


Rodeput

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


Hulsveld

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

a neighbourhood of Simpelveld, Limburg, Netherlands


Holset

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

a village in Vaals, Limburg, Netherlands


Lemiers

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


Vijlen

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


Raren

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


Mamelis

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


Camerig

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


Cottessen

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


Harles

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


Melleschet

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


Oud-Lemiers

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


Wolfhaag

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


Klimmen

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

a village and former municipality of Voerendaal, Limburg, Netherlands


Kunrade

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

a village in Voerendaal, Limburg, Netherlands


Ransdaal

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


Ubachsberg

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


Colmont

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

a hamlet in Voerendaal, Limburg, Netherlands


Craubeek

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


Fromberg

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


Mingersborg

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


Retersbeek

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


Termaar

Compound of te (“at”) and a dialectical form of meer (“lake, pool”). The Eijsden-Margraten placename is first attested in the 14th century.

a hamlet in Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands


Weustenrade

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


Winthagen

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


Hellebeuk

/ˈɦɛ.ləˌbøːk/


Koulen

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


Opscheumer

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


Overheek

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


Termoors

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


Terveurt

First attested as Terveurt in 1803-1820. Univerbation of ter (“at the”) + voord(e) (“ford, crossing”).


Broekhem

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

Valkenburg aan de Geul
Valkenburg aan de Geul#English

a village in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands


Houthem

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

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


Oud-Valkenburg

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


Schin op Geul

/ˈsxɪn ɔp ˈɣøːl/

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

unk

uncertain


Sibbe

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

unknown


Vilt

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


Emmaberg

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

a hamlet in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands


Engwegen

/ˈɛŋˌʋeː.ɣə(n)/


Geulhem

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


Heek

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


Heerstraat

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


IJzeren

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


Keutenberg

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


Neerhem

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


Plenkert

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


Schoonbron

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


Sint Gerlach

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


Strabeek

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


Strucht

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

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


Terblijt

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


Vroenhof

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


Walem

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


Stoepert

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

a neighbourhood of Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands


Eys

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

a village in Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Netherlands


Gulpen

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

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


Nijswiller

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


Partij

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


Wittem

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


Reijmerstok

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


Slenaken

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


Wahlwiller

/ˈʋaːlˌʋɪ.lər/

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


Wijlre

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


Beertsenhoven

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

a hamlet in Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, Netherlands


Berghem

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

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


Berghof

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


Beutenaken

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


Billinghuizen

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


Bommerig

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


Cartils

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


Crapoel

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


Diependal

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


Elkenrade

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


Elzet

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


Eperheide

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


Etenaken

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


Euverem

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


Eyserheide

/ˌɛi̯.zərˈɦɛi̯.də/

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


Gracht Burggraaf

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


Heijenrath

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


Hilleshagen

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


Höfke

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


Hurpesch

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


De Hut

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


Kleeberg

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


Kuttingen

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


Landsrade

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


Overeys

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


Overgeul

/ˌoː.vərˈɣøːl/

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


Pesaken

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


Piepert

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


Plaat

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


Schweiberg

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


Sinselbeek

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


Stokhem

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


Terpoorten

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


Terziet

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


Trintelen

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

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Waterop

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


Banholt

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

a village in Eijsden-Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands


Bemelen

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

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


Cadier en Keer

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


Eckelrade

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


Eijsden

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


Gronsveld

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


Margraten

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


Mariadorp

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


Mesch

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

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Mheer

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


Noorbeek

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


Oost-Maarland

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


Rijckholt

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


Scheulder

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


Sint Geertruid

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


Bergenhuizen

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


Breust

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

cog

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


Bruisterbosch

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


Gasthuis

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


Groot-Welsden

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


Klein-Welsden

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


Herkenrade

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


Honthem

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


Hoogcruts

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


Hoog-Caestert

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


Laag-Caestert

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


Libeek

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


Moerslag

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


't Rooth

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


Schey

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


Sint Antoniusbank

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

Hospital Brothers of Saint Anthony
Saint Anthony the Great


Terhorst

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

a hamlet in Midden-Drenthe, Drenthe, Netherlands


Terlinden

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


Ulvend

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

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Vroelen

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

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Withuis

/ˈʋɪt.ɦœy̯s/

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


Wolfshuis

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


Nekum

a hamlet in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands


Mariënwaard

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


Jekerkwartier

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

a neighbourhood of Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands


Kommelkwartier

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


Statenkwartier

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

a neighbourhood of Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands


Boschstraatkwartier

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


Sint Maartenspoort

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


Wyck

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


Villapark

All derived from villapark (“villa park”).

a neighbourhood of Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Vught, North Brabant, Netherlands


Jekerdal

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


Biesland

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

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


Wolder

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


Sint Pieter

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

a neighbourhood and former municipality of Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands


Brusselsepoort

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


Mariaberg

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


Caberg

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


Oud-Caberg

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


Malberg

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


Dousberg

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


Hazendans

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


Daalhof

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


Boschpoort

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


Bosscherveld

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


Frontenkwartier

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


Belvédère

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


Lanakerveld

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


Wyckerpoort

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


Heugemerveld

/ˌɦøː.ɣə.mərˈvɛlt/

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


Wittevrouwenveld

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


Limmel

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


Scharn

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


Amby

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


Beatrixhaven

→ Limburgish: Beatrixhave (calque)

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


Borgharen

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


Itteren

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


Meerssenhoven

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


Randwyck

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


Heugem

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


Vroendaal

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


Céramique

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


Eyldergaard

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


Geulle

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

a village and former municipality of Meerssen, Limburg, Netherlands


Geulle aan de Maas

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

a village in Meerssen, Limburg, Netherlands


Moorveld

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


Rothem

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


Ulestraten

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


Broekhoven

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

a hamlet in Meerssen, Limburg, Netherlands

a hamlet in Bergeijk, North Brabant, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands


Hulsen

* (Meerssen) First attested as hulsel in 1312-1315. Derived from a compound of Middle Dutch huls (“holly, Ilex aquifolium”) and lo (“light forest”).
* (Nederweert) First attested as Hulschen in 1790. Derived from the dative plural form of Middle Dutch huls (“holly, Ilex aquifolium”).
* (Overijssel) First attested as hulsen in 1333. Derived from the dative plural form of Middle Dutch huls (“holly, Ilex aquifolium”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Hulsn.

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a hamlet in Nederweert, Limburg, Netherlands

a hamlet in Hellendoorn, Overijssel, Netherlands


Humcoven

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


Hussenberg

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


Oostbroek

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


Raar

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


Schietecoven

First attested as Schitekoven in 1501. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps derived from Old Dutch *Scite (a personal name) and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”). However, there are no known cognates of the name *Scite in Limburg. Compare Schettens.
See also Limburgish Sjietekove.


Snijdersberg

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


Vliek

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


Voulwames

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


Waterval

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


Westbroek

* (Utrecht) First attested as westbroick in 1394. Compound of Middle Dutch west (“west-, western”) and broec (“marsh, marshland”).
* (Limburg) First attested as Brock in 1803-1820. Compound of west (“west-, western”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). The element west was added to distinguish the settlement from Oostbroek. See also Limburgish 't Grwat-Brook.

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


Berg aan de Maas

First attested as berge in 1294-1295. Derived from berg (“hill, elevated place”). The identifier aan de Maas ("on the Meuse") was added at a later date to distinguish the settlement from nearby villages also called Berg.
See also Limburgish Berg.

a village in Stein, Limburg, Netherlands


Elsloo

* (Limburg) Potentially attested as elisla in 1002, attested with certainty as eleslo in 1111. Compound of Old Dutch elis (“alder, Alnus sp.”) and lo (“light forest”). See also Limburgish Aelse.
* (Friesland) First attested as elslo in 1405. Compound of Middle Dutch els (“alder, Alnus sp.”) and lo (“light forest”). See also West Frisian Elslo and Dutch Low Saxon Else.

a village and former municipality of Stein, Limburg, Netherlands

a village in Ooststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands


Urmond

First attested as ouermunte in 1153. Compound of over (“upper, upstream”) and Old Dutch munte (“hill, place of refuge during flooding”) (borrowed from Latin mons (“mountain, hill”)). The second element was quickly reinterpreted to mond (“mouth”) while the first element was converted into a hydronym Ur by analogy with Roermond.
See also Limburgish Uermend, Werment.


Catsop

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


Kleine Meers

First attested as Kleinemeersch in 1777-1831. Derived from klein (“small, lesser”) and the toponym Meers.
See also Limburgish Klein Maes.


Maasband

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


Nattenhoven

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


Terhagen

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


Veldschuur

First attested as Velsur in 1803-1820. Compound of veld (“field”) and schuur (“shed, barn”).
See also Limburgish Velsjuur.


Nieuwdorp

* (Zeeland) Attested as Het Nieuwe Dorp around 1750. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). See also Zealandic 't Nieuwedurp.
* (Limburg) Compound of nieuw (“new”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). See also Limburgish Nuujdörp.

a village in Borsele, Zeeland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Stein, Limburg, Netherlands


Kerensheide

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


Beegden

Potentially attested as beegedem in 1202, attested with certainty as bekede in 1264. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps related to boog (“bend, riverbend”) with the dative plural form of a collectivising suffix Old Dutch *-iþi. Erroneously interpreted as a compound of an uncertain first element and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Beugen and Beugt.
See also Limburgish Bieëgdje.

a village and former municipality of Maasgouw, Limburg, Netherlands


Brachterbeek

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

a village in Maasgouw, Limburg, Netherlands


Maasbracht

First attested as bragth in 1265. Compound of the hydronym Maas and a term etymologically related to breken (“break”), here referring to newly developed lands. The element Maas was added at a later date to distinguish the settlement from Bracht. Compare Remmerden.
See also Limburgish Brach.


Ohé en Laak

Ohé is first attested as o in 1343. Laak is first attested as Laeck in 1592. Ohé is derived from ooi (“land next to a watercourse”), while Laak is derived from laak (“natural watercourse”). Formerly two independent villages.


Stevensweert

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


Baarstraat

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

a hamlet in Maasgouw, Limburg, Netherlands


Bilt

First attested as het Bild in 1867. Perhaps derived from Limburgish bild (“image of a saint”) after a local chapel. No relation to Middle Dutch *belt (“belt, border zone”) or Het Bildt.


Panheel

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


Santfort

First attested as Zandfort in 1835. Compound of zand (“sand”) and voorde (“ford, crossing”). Doublet of Zandvoort and Zandfort.


Weerd

First attested as de Linnerweert in 1838-1857. Derived from weerd (“land next to water, riverine island”).
See also Limburgish De Weerd.


Baexem

First attested as baxen in 1244. Likely a compound of Old Dutch Bako (a personal name) and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Limburgish Boaksum, Baoksem.

a village and former municipality of Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands


Buggenum

First attested as bugnem in 1230. Compound of Old Dutch Buggo (a personal name) and heem (“home, settlement”). The reading of the first element as beuk (“beech, Fagus sylvatica”) is erroneous.
See also Limburgish Bögkeme, Böggeme.


Grathem

First attested as grathem in 1116. Perhaps a compound of either Old Dutch grat (“hill ridge, elevated place”) or *grat (“pinewood branch”) and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Limburgish Gratem.


Haelen

First attested as haele in 1224. Derived from the dative plural form of Proto-Germanic *halha- (“bend or spur of a highland”). Compare Halen.
See also Limburgish Hale.


Haler

First attested as harle in 1244 and 1299. Compound of haar (“sandy ridge”) and lo (“light forest”).
See also Limburgish Haalder.

a village in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands


Heibloem

First attested as de Heijblom in 1838-1857. Derived from a compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and bloem (“flower”). Named after a former agricultural colony for impoverished adolescents.
See also Limburgish De Heibloom.


Heythuysen

-ɛi̯tɦœy̯sən

First attested as heythusen in 1383. Compound of Middle Dutch heyt (“heath, heathland”) and the dative plural form of hus (“house”).
See also Limburgish Heitse.


Hunsel

First attested as hunsel in 1400. Difficult to interpret due to a paucity of older attestations. Potentially a compound of Old Dutch Hund (a personal name) and either lo (“light forest”) or sele (“hall house”).


Ittervoort

First attested as itervort in 1252. Compound of the hydronym Itter and voorde (“ford, crossing”). Compare Itteren and Neeritter.


Uffelse

First attested as offels in 1531. Etymology unknown. Tenuously linked to Old Dutch Uffilo (a personal name). Compare Uffelte.
See also Limburgish Öffelse.

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Kelpen-Oler

Kelpen is first attested as kelpen in 1329. Oler is first attested as oirle in 1329. The etymology of Kelpen is unknown; proposed cognates include Old Norse kelpa (“otter trap”) and Middle Low German kelp (“large man”). Oler is derived from a compound of Middle Dutch *oor (“sand containing pebbles”) and lo (“open forest”). Compare Oerle.
See also Limburgish Kelpe-Oler.

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Neeritter

First attested as Iteram in 1143. Compound of neer (“lower”) and the hydronym Itter. The hydronym in turn derives from either Proto-Indo-European *id- (“swell, engorge”) or *ajadh- (“bright, clear”). The prefix neer was added at a later date to distinguish the settlement from Opitter. Compare Itteren and Ittervoort.
See also Limburgish Itter.


Nunhem

First attested as nunhem in 1306. Compound of Middle Dutch nuen (“new”) and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Limburgish Nunem.


Roggel

First attested as rogle in 1230. Of uncertain etymology. Potentially a compound of ruig (“rough, wild”), rogge (“rye, Secale cereale”) or dialectal roek (“rook, Corvus frugilegus”) and lo (“light forest”). Compare the English toponym Rayleigh.
See also Limburgish Rogkel.


Aan de Bergen

First attested as Berg (Aan den) in 1899. Derived from aan (“at”) and the plural form of berg (“hill, elevated place”). The settlement was named for its location at the edge of a hilly area.
See also Limburgish Ane Berg.

a hamlet in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands


Aan het Broek

Derived from aan (“at”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).
See also Limburgish Aan 't Brook.


Achter het Klooster

Derived from achter (“behind”) and klooster (“monastery”). Named for its location behind a former Ursuline monastery.
See also Limburgish Achter 't Kloeëster.


Asbroek

First attested as Asbroek in 1838-1857. Compound of a dialectal form of es (“ash, Fraxinus excelsior”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). Compare Assebroek.
See also Limburgish Asbrook.


Blenkert

First attested as Blenkert in 1899. Derived from blank (“white, pale”). The settlement was named for the colour of the soil on which it was built.


Brumholt

First attested as bremhout in 1324. Likely a compound of brem (“broom, Cytisus scoparius”) and hout (“rising forest”). The first element is unlikely to be braam (“blackberry, Rubus sp.”) and is not brim (“edge”).


Caluna

First attested as Calluma [sic] in 1936. Derived from Latin calluna (“common heather, Calluna vulgaris”). The village was probably given a Latin name to distinguish it from Heide.


Castert

First attested as castert wert in 1294. Likely derived from Middle Dutch *caster (“type of tree, potentially chestnut”) with collectivising suffix -t. As no traces of Roman settlement have been found near the hamlet, a link to Latin castra (“encampment”) is unlikely. Compare Castelré, Castenray, Casteren and Kasteren.


Beekkant

* (Limburg) First attested as Beekkant (de) in 1877. Compound of beek (“brook, stream”) and kant (“edge, side”). See also Limburgish De Baekkantj.
* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as Beeckant and Beeckkant in 1557. Compound of beek (“brook, stream”) and kant (“edge, side”).

a neighbourhood of Sint-Michielsgestel, North Brabant, Netherlands


De Horck

First attested as Herken in 1838-1857. Derived from Middle Dutch hornic (“corner”). Compare Deelshurk, Hazenhurk, Hoorzik, Horick, Horzik and De Hurk.
See also Limburgish D'n Hork.


Eind

* (Limburg) First attested as Eijnt in 1838-1857. Derived from eind (“edge, end”).
* (Bergeijk) First attested as EIND in 1843. Derived from eind (“edge, end”).
* (Son en Breugel) Derived from eind (“edge, end”).

a hamlet in Bergeijk, North Brabant, Netherlands

a hamlet in Son en Breugel, North Brabant, Netherlands


Ellerhei

/ˌɛ.lərˈɦɛi̯/

First attested as Ellerheide in 1899. Compound of the toponym Ell and hei (“heath, heathland”).
See also Limburgish Èllerhei.


Gendijk

First attested as Dijkerhof in 1869. Compound of the dative singular version of the definite article ge and dijk (“levee”).
See also Limburgish Gendiek.


Geneijgen

First attested as Geneygen in 1803-1820. Compound of the dative singular form of the definite article ge and eigen (“landed property”).
See also Limburgish Geneige.


Gerhegge

First attested as Gerheggen in 1803-1820. Compound of the feminine dative singular form of the definite article ge and heg (“hedge”).
See also Limburgish Gerhègke.


Haelense Broek

Derived from the toponym Haelen and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Hanssum

First attested as hamescheym in 1243. Likely a compound of an unknown first element and heem (“home, settlement”). The first element is unlikely to be Hans (a personal name), as Christian names were introduced to Dutch in a period when the heem element was no longer productive in toponyms. Compare Driesum and Janum.
See also Limburgish Hansem.


Heiakker

/ˈɦɛi̯ˌɑ.kər/

* (Limburg) Attested as Heiakker in 1936. Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and akker (“farmland”).
* (Noord-Brabant) First attested as heydeckeren in 1340. Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and akker (“farmland”).

a neighbourhood of Deurne, North Brabant, Netherlands


Heioord

First attested as Heinoord (Het) in 1874. Compound of hei (“heath, heathland”) and oord (“land reclamation settlement”).


Heugde

First attested as Heugte in 1899. Derived either from a dialectal variant of hoogte (“height, elevated place”) or dialectal hucht (“brushwood, forest”).


Hoogstraat

* (Limburg) Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and straat (“street”). See also Limburgish Hoeëgstraot.
* (Eersel) First attested as ten straete in the 14th century. Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and straat (“street”).
* (Son en Breugel) First attested as de strate in 1311. Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and straat (“street”).

a hamlet in Eersel, North Brabant, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Son en Breugel, North Brabant, Netherlands


Kinkhoven

First attested as Kinckhoven in 1803-1820. Difficult to interpret due to a paucity of old attestations. Potentially a compound of Old Dutch Kindo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix Old Dutch -ing- and the dative plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”).
See also Limburgish Kinkhaove.


Maxet

First attested as Maesit in 1777. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch *mak (“manure, sludge, dirt”) and schoot (“area of land that juts upward”). Compare Maxent.


Mortel

First attested as Mortel in 1803-1820. Derived from mortel (“low-lying muddy area”).


Nijken

First attested as het Nieken in 1790. Etymology unknown.
See also Limburgish Nijke.

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Schaapsbrug

First attested as Schapsbruggen in 1646. Derived from a compound of schaap (“sheep”) and brug (“bridge”). Named after a bridge near the hamlet.
See also Limburgish Sjaopsbrögk.


Smidstraat

See also Limburgish Smeedstraot, Smidstraot.


Strubben

First attested as Streube in 1838-1857. Derived from dialectal strobbe (“stumps of trees and shrubs remaining after a forest has been cleared”). Compare Stobben and Stramproy.
See also Limburgish Sjtrubbe.


Vlaas

First attested as Vlaas in 1869. Derived from dialectal vlaas (“pool in a forest or heath”).


Altweerterheide

Compound of the toponym Altweert and heide (“heath, heathland”).
See also Limburgish Altwieërthei.

a village in Weert, Limburg, Netherlands


Stramproy

First attested as stramprode in 1299. Compound of dialectal stramp (“stump of a tree or branch with one or more branches”) and rode (“land cleared of trees”). Compare Stobben and Strubben.
See also Limburgish Rooj.

a village and former municipality of Weert, Limburg, Netherlands


Swartbroek

Potentially attested as Swartbroeck in the 16th century, attested with certainty as Swaerbroick around 1600. Derived from a compound of zwart (“black”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).
See also Limburgish Zwertbrook.