Mariekerke

First attested as Ecclesia Beate Marie in 1235. Compound of the name of Saint Mary and kerk (“church”). Compare Vrouwenpolder.
See also Zealandic Klein Maoriekerke.


Molembaix

Attested as t Hof Molenbay around 1750. Derived from the Belgian French toponym Molenbaix. The hamlet was formerly owned by the Van Lannoy family, which also owned the settlement's Belgian namesake.


Molenperk

Attested as Molenperk in 1838-1857. Compound of molen (“mill”) and perk (“enclosed area, parcel”). Compare Pitteperk.


Pitteperk

Attested as Pitteperk in 1838-1857. Derived from a local variant of put (“well”) and perk (“enclosed area, parcel”). Compare Molenperk.


Poppendamme

First attested as poppedamme in 1181-1210. Compound of Middle Dutch Poppe (a personal name) and the dative singular form of dam (“dam”).


Sint Jan ten Heere

Attested as Kerckwerue in 1560. Derived from the name of Saint John the Baptist. Named after a former commandery of the Knights Hospitaller.
See also Zealandic Sint Jan t'n Éere.


Sint Janskerke

First attested as Sancti Iohannis Ecclesiam in 1235. Compound of the name of Saint John and kerk (“church”).


Werendijke

First attested as werendike in 1235. Compound of Old Dutch Werin (a personal name) and dijk (“levee”).
See also Zealandic Werendieke.


Westhoek

* (Friesland) Compound of west (“west-, western”) and hoek (“corner”). The toponym contrasts with Oosthoek. See also West Frisian De Westhoek.
* (Zeeland) First attested as Westhoek in 1913. Compound of west (“west-, western”) and hoek (“corner”).

a village in Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands


Zanddijk

First attested as sandik in 1153. Compound of zand (“sand, sand bar”) and dijk (“levee”).

a neighbourhood of Veere, Zeeland, Netherlands


Buiten de Veste

Derived from buiten (“outside of”) and veste (“fortress, fortifications”).


Domburg-Binnen

Compound of the toponym Domburg and binnen (“inside, intra muros”).

a former municipality of Zeeland, Netherlands


Domburg-Buiten

Compound of the toponym Domburg and buiten (“outside, extra muros”).


Grijpskerke en Poppendamme

Named after Grijpskerke and Poppendamme.


Buttinge en Zandvoort

Named after Buttinge and the former fiefdom of Zandvoort.


Westkapelle-Binnen

Compound of the toponym Westkapelle and binnen (“inside, intra muros”).


Westkapelle-Buiten en Sirpoppekerke

Derived from a compound of the toponym Westkapelle and buiten (“outside, extra muros”) and an older variant of the toponym Poppekerke.


Valkenisse

* (Walcheren) First attested as valkenissa in 1219. Compound of Middle Dutch Valke (a personal name) and nisse (“headland, spit”). The settlement which the municipality was named after disappeared at some point during the Middle Ages; however, the toponym survives in the hamlets Groot-Valkenisse and Klein-Valkenisse.
* (Zuid-Beveland) Named after a former fiefdom.


Vlissingen

→ English: Flushing

First attested as vlissinghe in 1235. Derived from Old Dutch Flisso (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.
See also Zealandic Vlissienge.

Meronyms: Groot-Abeele, Oost-Souburg, Ritthem, Welzinge, West-Souburg

Flushing (a city and municipality of Zeeland, Netherlands)


Ritthem

First attested as rithem in 1235. Compound of Middle Dutch rit (“reeds”) and heem (“home, settlement”).
See also Zealandic Rittem.

a village and former municipality of Vlissingen, Zeeland, Netherlands


Oost-Souburg

First attested as sutburch in 1162. Compound of oost (“east-, eastern”) and a compound of zuid (“south, southern”) and burg (“fortified settlement, castle”). The element oost was added to distinguish the settlement from West-Souburg.
See also Zealandic Oôst-Soeburg.


West-Souburg

First attested as sutburch in 1162. Compound of west (“west-, western”) and a compound of zuid (“south, southern”) and burg (“fortified settlement, castle”). The element west was added to distinguish the settlement from Oost-Souburg.
See also Zealandic West-Soeburg.


Welzinge

/ˈʋɛl.zɪ.ŋə/

First attested as welsinghen in 1235. Derived from Old Dutch Waliso (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.

a hamlet in Vlissingen, Zeeland, Netherlands


Groot-Abeele

First attested as abeel in 1370. Compound of groot (“big, great”) and Middle Dutch abeel (“silver poplar, Populus alba”). The element groot was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuw-Abeele.
See also Zealandic Groôt-Abeêle.


Baskensburg

First attested as Baskensburgh in 1655. Named after a former estate.

a neighbourhood of Vlissingen, Zeeland, Netherlands


Paauwenburg

Attested as Paauwenburg in 1675. Compound of pauw (“peacock, Pavo sp.”) and burg (“manor house”). Compare Lammerenburg and Papagaaienburg.


Lammerenburg

Attested as t Huys Lammerenburgh in 1665. Compound of the plural form of lam (“lamb”) and burg (“manor house”). Compare Paauwenburg and Papagaaienburg.


Papagaaienburg

Attested as t hof Papegaijenburg around 1750. Compound of the plural form of papegaai (“parrot”) and burg (“manor house”). Compare Lammerenburg and Paauwenburg.


Westerzicht

Attested as t hof Westersigt around 1750. From wester- (“western, west-”) + zicht (“view”). Named after a former estate.


Zuidbeek

Attested as Zuijderbeek around 1750. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and beek (“brook, stream”).


Oost- en West-Souburg

Named after Oost-Souburg and West-Souburg.


Arnemuiden

First attested as arnemuda in 1233. Compound of the hydronym Arne and the dative plural form of muide (“mouth”). The hydronym Arne either derives from Proto-Indo-European *er- (“move”) or from an older form Rinne through metathesis.
See also Zealandic Erremu, Erremuje.

a city and former municipality of Middelburg, Zeeland, Netherlands


Kleverskerke

First attested as clawarskerke in 1251. Compound of Middle Dutch Clawaert (a personal name) and kerk (“church”).

a village and former municipality of Middelburg, Zeeland, Netherlands


Nieuw- en Sint Joosland

First attested as Sint Joes sant in 1504-1505. Derived from the toponyms Nieuwland (a compound of nieuw (“new”) and land (“land”)) and Sint Joosland (a compound of the name of Saint Judoc and land (“land”)). Originally two independent fiefdoms.
See also Zealandic 't Nieuwland.


Sint Laurens

First attested as ecclesia sancti Laurentii alias Popkinsburgh in the 13th century. Named after Saint Lawrence of Rome.
See also Zealandic Sint-Lauwers.


Brigdamme

First attested as brigdamme around 1205. Compound of an umlauted form of brug (“bridge, jetty”) and the dative singular form of dam (“dam”).
See also Zealandic Perdamme.

a hamlet and former municipality of Middelburg, Zeeland, Netherlands


Oudedorp

Attested as Oude dorp in 1773. Compound of oud (“old”) and dorp (“village, settlement”).
See also Zealandic 't Ouwedurp, Oudsdorp.

a hamlet in Middelburg, Zeeland, Netherlands


Nieuw-Abeele

Attested as Abeele (De groote) en (De kleine) in 1874. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and Middle Dutch abeel (“silver poplar, Populus alba”). The element nieuw was added to distinguish the settlement from Groot-Abeele.


Schellach

First attested as scellagt in 1270 or 1273. Derived from Middle Dutch schilacht (“dispute, argument”). The toponym refers to a border area which was the subject of land disputes. Compare Cabauw, Hebrecht, Kijfhoek, Kijfwaard, Kibbelgaarn, Kibbelveen, Krakeel, Krakeelpolder and Strijkviertel.


Griffioen

Attested as t hof de Griffioen around 1750. Derived from griffioen (“griffon”). Named after a former manor.

a neighbourhood of Middelburg, Zeeland, Netherlands


Ramsburg

First attested as t coolhof gheweest in 1581. Named after a former mansion.


Stromenwijk

Compound of stromen (“rivers, streams”) + wijk (“neighborhood, town”), after the area's streets which are named after bodies of water.


Dauwendaele

First attested as Douwdale in 1838-1857. Compound of dauw (“dew”) and an archaic dative singular form of dal (“dale, valley”).


Arnestein

First attested as Arnestein in the 18th century. From the hydronym Arne + -stein (“stone building, castle, manor”). Named after an estate.


Mortiere

First attested as bi den mortiere around 1305. Derived from a term cognate with mortel (“low-lying swampy place”).


Erasmuswijk

Compound of Erasmus (a personal name) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood hosts a branch of Erasmus University Rotterdam.


Nieuwland

* (Vijfheerenlanden) First attested as nuwelant around 1320. Derived from Middle Dutch nieulant (“newly reclaimed land, recently cultivated land”).
* (Friesland) First attested as Nieuwland in 1851-1855. Calque of West Frisian Nijlân, derived in turn from nijlân (“newly reclaimed land”).
* (Zeeland) First attested as noua terra in 1238. Derived from Middle Dutch nieulant (“newly reclaimed land, recently cultivated land”).
* (Amersfoort) First attested as ten nyenlande in 1381-1383. Derived from Middle Dutch nieulant (“newly reclaimed land, recently cultivated land”).
* (Schiedam) First attested as nuweland in 1346. Derived from Middle Dutch nieulant (“newly reclaimed land, recently cultivated land”).
* (Voorne aan Zee) Derived from nieuwland (“newly reclaimed land”).
* (former municipality) Named after Nieuwland, currently part of Nieuw- en Sint Joosland.

inh

a village and former municipality of Vijfheerenlanden, Utrecht, Netherlands

a hamlet in Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Voorne aan Zee, South Holland, Netherlands


Sint Joosland

Named after Sint Joosland, currently part of Nieuw- en Sint Joosland.


Baarland

First attested as baeland in 1295. Compound of Middle Dutch baer (“barren, infertile”) and land (“land”).
See also Zealandic Baerland.

a village and former municipality of Borsele, Zeeland, Netherlands


Borssele

First attested as brumsale in 976. Compound of Old Dutch *brum (“edge, bank”) and sale (“hall home”). Compare Brummen.
See also Zealandic Bossele.


Driewegen

* (Borsele) First attested as ten Drienwegen in 1505. Derived from Middle Dutch driewech (“three-way intersection”).
* (Terneuzen) Attested as Driewegen in 1838-1857. Derived from archaic drieweg (“three-way intersection”).
See also Zealandic Driewéh'n.

a hamlet in Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands


Ellewoutsdijk

First attested as elewoldesdike in 1216. Compound of Middle Dutch Elewold (a personal name) and dijk (“levee”).
See also Zealandic Ellesdiek.


's-Gravenpolder

First attested as dat nuweland van vortrap in 1318. Compound of graaf (“count”) and polder (“polder”). Named after William I, Count of Hainaut, who initiated the land reclamation projects which created the land the settlement is built on.
See also Zealandic Schraevenpolder.


's-Heer Abtskerke

First attested as verscvliet in 1197-1212. Compound of heer (“lord”), abt (“abbot”) and kerk (“church”). The abbot in question was the abbot of the Westmonster Monastery in Middelburg.
See also Zealandic Schrabbekerke.


's-Heerenhoek

Attested as S Heerenhoek around 1750. Compound of heer (“lord”) and hoek (“corner”). Named after the lords of 's-Heer Arendskerke.
See also Zealandic Seêrenoek.


Heinkenszand

First attested as heynekijnssand in 1351. Derived from a diminutive form of Middle Dutch Hendrik (a personal name) and zand (“sand bar”).
See also Zealandic Eintjeszand, 'Eintjeszand.


Hoedekenskerke

First attested as hoedekinskerke and oedekinskerke around 1280. Compound of a diminutive form of Middle Dutch Odo (a personal name) and kerk (“church”).
See also Zealandic Oedjeskerke.


Oudelande

First attested as in badickendorpe ende in oudelant aen die zuudtzyde in 1312. Derived from oudland (“already existing land, land which has not been reclaimed”).
See also Zealandic Ouwelande.


Ovezande

First attested as avesand in 1318-1319. Compound of Middle Dutch Ave (a personal name) and zand (“sand bar”).


Lewedorp

Attested as Noordkraaijert in 1913. Compound of Lewe (a personal name) and dorp (“village, settlement”). Named after squire Unico Evert Lewe van Neijenstein (1863-1935), mayor of 's-Heer Arendskerke between 1892 and 1933.
See also Zealandic 't Lewedurp.

a village in Borsele, Zeeland, Netherlands


Kwadendamme

Attested as Quaendamme in 1581. Compound of Middle Dutch quaet (“in disrepair”) and dam (“dam”). Compare Vuilendam.
See also Zealandic Kwedamme, Kwîdamme.


Baarsdorp

First attested as barsdorp in 1278. Compound of Old Dutch Baer (a personal name) and dorp (“farmstead, village”).
See also Zealandic Baesdurp.

a hamlet in Borsele, Zeeland, Netherlands


Bakendorp

First attested as badekendorp in 1285-1286. Compound of Middle Dutch Badeke (a personal name) and dorp (“farmstead, village”).
See also Zealandic Bikkedurp.


Graszode

Attested as de Grasvazen in 1838-1857. Derived from graszode (“sod of grass”).
See also Zealandic De Hosvazze, De Gosvazze.


De Groe

First attested as St Maarten ter Groede in the 16th century. Derived from Middle Dutch groede (“overgrown alluvial land deposited by the sea”). Compare Graauw, Groede and Groet.
See also Zealandic Groe.


Langeweegje

/ˌlɑ.ŋəˈʋeːx.jə/

Attested as Lange weg in 1866. Compound of lang (“long”) and the diminutive form of weg (“way, road”).
See also Zealandic 't Langweegje.


Rijkebuurt

Attested as Rijke Buurt around 1750. Compound of rijk (“rich”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”).
See also Zealandic Riekebuurte.


Scheldeoord

Compound of the hydronym Schelde and oord (“place”).


't Vlaandertje

Attested as t Vlaenderken in 1655. Likely derived from *vlaander (“flooded area”). Named after a polder.


Sinoutskerke

First attested as synoteskerke in 1197-1212. Compound of Middle Dutch Synot (a personal name) or Synoud (a personal name) and kerk (“church”).
See also Zealandic Sieskerke.


Sinoutskerke en Baarsdorp

a former municipality of Zeeland, Netherlands


Borsele

Meronyms: Baarland, Baarsdorp, Bakendorp, Borssele, Coudorpe, De Groe, De Zak, Driewegen, Ellewoutsdijk, Graszode, Heinkenszand, Het Oudeland, Hoedekenskerke, Knaphof, Koekoek, Kwadendamme, Langeweegje, Lewedorp, Nieuwdorp, Nisse, Oudelande, Ovezande, Rijkebuurt, Scheldeoord, 's-Gravenpolder, 's-Heer Abtskerke, 's-Heerenhoek, Sinoutskerke, 't Vlaandertje


's-Heer Arendskerke

First attested as Ecclesia Arnoldi around 1280. Derived from heer (“lord”), Middle Dutch Arnold (a personal name) and kerk (“church”).
See also Zealandic Sraskerke.

a village and former municipality of Goes, Zeeland, Netherlands


's-Heer Hendrikskinderen

First attested as Ecclesiam Henrici in 1267. Compound of heer (“lord”), Middle Dutch Hendrik (a personal name) and the plural form of kind (“child”). The toponym refers to an undivided property inherited by the children of the otherwise unknown individual Hendrik. Compare Abbekinderen and Waanskinderen.
See also Zealandic Sreinskinders, Schreiskinders.


Kattendijke

First attested as cattindic in 1214. Compound of kat and dijk (“levee”). The element kat is difficult to interpret; it may derive from Middle Dutch katte (“earthen mound supported by beams and poles”) or be used in a metaphorical sense to refer to the poor quality of the levee. Compare Cadzand.
See also Zealandic Kattendieke.


Kloetinge

First attested as clotinge in 1216. Derived from Old Dutch *klôta (“lump, round object”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-, here referring to an elevated location. Compare Kruiningen and Teteringen.
See also Zealandic Kloetehen, Kloetehe.


Wolphaartsdijk

First attested as wulfardsdike in 1147. Compound of Old Dutch Wulfard (a personal name) and dijk (“levee”).
See also Zealandic Wolfersdiek.


Oud-Sabbinge

/ˌɑu̯t ˈsɑ.bɪ.ŋə/

First attested as sabbinge in 1208 and 1213. Derived from Old Dutch Sabbe (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.
See also Zealandic Oud-Sabbehe, 't Ouweland.


Abbekinderen

First attested as Abbekinderen in 1571. Compound of Middle Dutch Abbe (a personal name) and the plural form of kind (“child”). The toponym refers to an undivided property inherited by the children of an otherwise unknown individual Abbe. Compare 's-Heer Hendrikskinderen and Waanskinderen.
See also Zealandic Abbekinders.


Waanskinderen

First attested as heeren tot waenskinderen in 1453. Compound of a familiar form of Middle Dutch Johannes (a personal name) and the plural form of kind (“child”). The toponym refers to an undivided property inherited by the children of an otherwise unknown individual Johannes. Compare Abbekinderen and 's-Heer Hendrikskinderen.
See also Zealandic Waenskinders.


Blauwewijk

/ˈblɑu̯.əˌʋɛi̯k/

Attested as Blauwe-Wijk in 1936. Compound of blauw (“blue”) and wijk (“settlement, neighbourhood”). Named for the colour of the roof tiles of the settlement's first houses. The element blauw was added to distinguish the settlement from Roodewijk.
See also Zealandic Blaeuwewiek.


Roodewijk

Attested as Roodewijk in 1936. Compound of rood (“red”) and wijk (“settlement, neighbourhood”). Named for the colour of the roof tiles of the settlement's first houses. The element rood was added to distinguish the settlement from Blauwewijk.
See also Zealandic Rooiewiek.


Eindewege

/ˈɛi̯n.dəˌʋeː.ɣə/

Attested as Einde Wege in 1899. Compound of einde (“end”) and weg (“way, road”). The settlement is located at the terminus of a road leading from Goes to a harbour on the Schenge.
See also Zealandic Èndewehe.


Goese Sas

Attested as SAS-VAN-GOES (HET) of het Goessche-Sas in 1847. Derived from the toponym Goes and sas (“lift-lock”).
See also Zealandic 't Sas.


Monnikendijk

First attested as aggerem versus occidentalem partem et australem in 1224. Compound of monnik (“monk”) and dijk (“levee”). The levee after which the settlement is named was constructed by monks from the Ter Does abbey.


Planketent

Attested as Planketent in 1899. Compound of plank (“plank, wooden board”) and tent (“temporary accommodation”). Compare Plankendorp.


Sluis De Piet

Compound of sluis (“lock, sluice”) and the hydronym De Piet, likely named after the former owner of lands next to the river, the Chapter of Saint Peter at Utrecht.


Tervaten

Attested as VATE (TER) in 1848. Derived from a compound of an inflected form of te (“at”) and Zealandic vate (“water bowl, watering place for cattle”).


Wissekerke

First attested as wicenkerke in 1216. Compound of Middle Dutch Witze (a personal name) and kerk (“church”).

a hamlet and former municipality of Goes, Zeeland, Netherlands


De Schenge

Attested as De Schengen in 1838-1857. Derived from an ancient hydronym, which may in turn derive from Proto-Indo-European *(s)keng- (“bent, sideways”).

a neighbourhood of Goes, Zeeland, Netherlands


Mannee

First attested as mannèe in 1309. Named after a former hydronym, which may derive from a compound of Middle Dutch Manne (a personal name) and aa (“body of water, river”).


Biezelinge

First attested as byzelinge in 1246. Potentially derived from Old Dutch Bisilo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-. An alternative hypothesis proposes a derivation from an ancient hydronym.
See also Zealandic Biezelehe.

a village in Kapelle, Zeeland, Netherlands


Schore

First attested as scoren in 1253. Derived from Middle Dutch scor (“bank, alluvial land located on the outside of a levee”).

inh

a village and former municipality of Kapelle, Zeeland, Netherlands


Wemeldinge

/ˈʋeː.məlˌdɪ.ŋə/

First attested as wemelbinghe in 1222. Derived from Old Dutch Wimeld (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.
See also Zealandic Weumelinge.


Eversdijk

First attested as euerdeisdike in 1235. Compound of Middle Dutch Everdey (a personal name) and dijk (“levee”).
See also Zealandic Eversdiek.

a hamlet and former municipality of Kapelle, Zeeland, Netherlands


Dijkwel

First attested as dicwale in 1264. Compound of dijk (“levee”) and Middle Dutch wael (“kolk lake”).

a hamlet in Kapelle, Zeeland, Netherlands


Eliwerve

Attested as ELIWERVE (DE)... den Duivelsberg in 1843. Compound of an unclear first element and werf (“artificial hill for habitation”).

a neighbourhood of Kapelle, Zeeland, Netherlands


Overtieringe

First attested as in thuringa ulit just after 1140. Compound of over (“on the other side of”) and the former hydronym Tieringe, which is derived from Old Dutch Thura (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Reimerswaal

First attested as reimarswal in 1204. Compound of Old Dutch Reimar (a personal name) and waal (“kolk lake”). The city was lost to flooding in 1530.
The municipality was named after the city.

Meronyms: Bath, Gawege, Hansweert, Krabbendijke, Kruiningen, Middenhof, Oostdijk, Rilland, Roelshoek, Schorebrug, Stationsbuurt, Vlake, Völckerdorp, Waarde, Yerseke


Hansweert

First attested as hannekinswaerde in 1353. Derived from a diminutive form of Middle Dutch Johannes (a personal name) and waard (“land next to water, riverine island”).
See also Zealandic Answest.

a village in Reimerswaal, Zeeland, Netherlands


Krabbendijke

First attested as crabbendic in 1187. Derived from the engineering term krabbendijk (“sea defence consisting of wooden poles located in front of the main levee”). Compare Krabbendam.
See also Zealandic Krabbendieke, Krabb'ndieke.

a village and former municipality of Reimerswaal, Zeeland, Netherlands


Kruiningen

First attested as cruninc in 1204. Derived from Old Dutch crune (“crown, crest”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ingô-. Compare Kloetinge and Teteringen.
See also Zealandic Krunihe, Krunige, Krunehe.


Oostdijk

* (Zeeland) Attested as Oostdijk in 1899. Compound of oost (“east-, eastern”) and dijk (“levee”). See also Zealandic Oôsdiek.
* (Zuid-Holland) First attested as oestdijck in 1515. Compound of oost (“east-, eastern”) and dijk (“levee”). See also Zealandic Den Oôsdiek.

a hamlet in Goeree-Overflakkee, South Holland, Netherlands


Rilland

First attested as relant in 1186. Compound of Old Dutch ried (“reed”) and land (“land”).


Waarde

First attested as ward in 1219 and 1222. Derived from Middle Dutch wert (“land next to water, riverine island”).
See also Zealandic Waerde.


Yerseke

First attested as gersake in 966. Likely derived from a hydronym of unknown etymology.
See also Zealandic Iese, Yese.

unk

unknown


Gawege

/ˈɣaː.ʋeː.ɣə/

First attested as van den damme van de ghawege in 1288. Derived from Middle Dutch ghawege (“connecting road”). Compare Delfgauw, Gaag and Gauw.
See also Zealandic Gaewege.

inh

a hamlet in Reimerswaal, Zeeland, Netherlands


Roelshoek

Attested as ROELSHOEK in 1847. Compound of Roel (a personal name) and hoek (“corner”).
See also Zealandic Roels'oek.


Schorebrug

Attested as Schoorsche brug of Schorebrug in 1899. Compound of the toponym Schore and brug (“bridge”).


Stationsbuurt

Attested as Stationsbuurt in 1936. Compound of station (“train station”) and buurt (“hamlet, settlement”).
See also Zealandic De Stationsbuurte.


Vlake

First attested as ulache in 1204. Substantivised form of Middle Dutch vlac (“smooth, even”), here referring to the smooth surface of the water above a shallow area.
See also Zealandic Vlaeke, Vleêke.


Völckerdorp

Attested as Völckerdorp in 1904. Compound of Völcker (a surname) and dorp (“village, settlement”). Named after the initiator of the land reclamation project which created the land the settlement is located on, H. G. J. Völcker van Soelen en Alderhagen (1840-1908).
See also Zealandic Volkerdurp, Achttien'uuzen.


Yersekendam

First attested as yrzekerdam in 1440-1441. Compound of the toponym Yerseke and dam (“dam”).

a neighbourhood of Reimerswaal, Zeeland, Netherlands


Fort Bath

Named after the former Fort Bath fortress.


Nieuwlande

* (Drenthe) First attested as Nieuwlande in 1936. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and land (“land”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Neilaande.
* (Zeeland) First attested as nova terra in 1238. Derived from Middle Dutch nieuwland (“newly reclaimed land”). Lost to flooding in 1532.

a village in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands

a former village and former municipality of Zeeland, Netherlands


Oost- en Middelzwake

Compound of oost (“east-, eastern”) and middel (“middle, mid-”) and the hydronym Zwake, the name of a former marginal sea.


Clinge

First attested as die clinc in the third quarter of the 13th century. Derived from Middle Dutch clinge (“hill, elevated place, hilly geest”).

a village and former municipality of Hulst, Zeeland, Netherlands


Graauw

First attested as grotha in 1170. Derived from Old Dutch grode (“overgrown alluvial land deposited by the sea”). Compare De Groe, Groede and Groet.

a village in Hulst, Zeeland, Netherlands


Graauw en Langendam

Named after Graauw and the Langendam polder.

a former municipality of Zeeland, Netherlands


Hengstdijk

First attested as hencsdic in 1161. Compound of Old Dutch Henge (a personal name) and dijk (“levee”). The first element is not hengst (“stallion”).


Kapellebrug

First attested as ter eecken in 1459. Compound of kapel (“chapel”) and brug (“bridge”).


Kloosterzande

First attested as terra que Sand et Grotha appelatur in 1170. Compound of klooster (“monastery”) and zand (“sand bar, alluvial sand deposit”). The element klooster refers to a possession of the Ter Duinen abbey.


Kuitaart

First attested as up coytaerde in 1469. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from a hydronym.

unk

unknown


Lamswaarde

First attested as lamswerd around 1260. Compound of a shortened form of Middle Dutch Lambert (a personal name) and waard (“land next to water, riverine island”).


Nieuw-Namen

First attested as hulsterlo in 1136. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Namen. Named after the flooded village of Namen (part of the lands of Saeftinghe), which in turn was named after its location in the Polder van Namen, the polder itself having been constructed by (and named for) John I of Namur (1267-1330).


Ossenisse

First attested as osnesse in 1164. Compound of the plural form of os (“ox, castrated bull”) and Old Dutch nesse (“headland, spit”). Compare Ossendrecht.


Sint Jansteen

First attested as Sancti Ioannis ad Lapidem in 1248. Compound of the name of Saint John the Baptist and Middle Dutch steen (“stone, rock”).


Terhole

Attested as Ten Hole in 1542. Compound of an inflected form of te (“at”) and Middle Dutch hool (“floodgate with a stone bridge”).


Vogelwaarde

Attested as Vogelwaarde in 1936. Compound of the hydronym Vogel and waard (“land next to water, riverine island”). See also Vogelfort.


Walsoorden

First attested as volcousthord, vocousthord and uolcoiort in 1210. Compound of a familiar variant of Old Dutch Waldo (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and oord (“land protruding into or next to water”).


Hontenisse

First attested as guntenesse in 1182-1183. Compound of the hydronym Honte and Old Dutch nesse (“headland, spit”).
The municipality was named after the village.


Stoppeldijk

First attested as stopeldic and stoupedich in 1227. Compound of Middle Dutch stoppel (“stalk, twig”) and dijk (“levee”). Compare Spierdijk.
The village was gradually absorbed into Vogelwaarde.


Boschkapelle

Compound of bos (“forest”) and kapel (“chapel”).
The village was gradually absorbed into Vogelwaarde.


Absdale

First attested as te absdale around 1315. Compound of abt (“abbot”) and dal (“dale, valley”).


Baalhoek

Attested as Balhode in 1665. Likely a compound of the toponym Balle (a former village) and hoek (“corner”).


Duivenhoek

Attested as Duivels hoec around 1660. Compound of duivel (“devil”) and hoek (“corner”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to duif (“dove”) in an effort to lessen the negative connotations of the toponym. Compare Roverberg.


Emmadorp

Attested as Emmadorp in 1936. Compound of Emma (a personal name) and dorp (“village, settlement”). Named after Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont (1858-1934).


Fluitershoek

Perhaps a compound of fluiter (“garden warbler, Sylvia borin”) and hoek (“corner”). Compare Knuitershoek.


Halfeind

Attested as Halfeind in 1936. Compound of half (“half”) and eind (“end”). Named for its location midway between Clinge and Nieuw-Namen.


't Hoekje

Attested as Hoekje in 1936. Derived from the diminutive form of hoek (“corner”).


Kalverdijk

* (Noord-Holland) Attested as Caluerdyck in 1575. Compound of kalf (“calf”) and dijk (“levee”). Named after a nearby levee.
* (Zeeland) Compound of kalf (“calf”) and dijk (“levee”). Named after a nearby levee.

a hamlet in Schagen, North Holland, Netherlands


Kamperhoek

Attested as Camperhoek in 1865. Compound of the toponym Kampen and hoek (“corner”).


Keizerrijk

Attested as Keizerrijk in 1899. Derived from keizerrijk (“empire”). Perhaps a pun built around Keizer (a surname) and rijk (“realm”).


Knuitershoek

Attested as Knuitershoek in 1838-1857. Compound of dialectal knuiter (“common linnet, Linaria cannabina”) and hoek (“corner”). Compare Fluitershoek.


Krabbenhoek

Attested as KRABBENHOEK in 1845. Compound of either the plural form of krab (“crab”) or Krabben (a surname) and hoek (“corner”).


Kreverhille

Attested as Kreverhille in 1844. Compound of either an otherwise unknown toponym *Kreve or Krever (a surname) and hil (“hill, elevated place”).


Kruisdorp

Attested as Cruijsdijcke in 1664. Compound of kruis (“cross”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). The settlement was named for its location in the Kruispolder.


Kruispolderhaven

Attested as Kruis Polder in 1838-1857. Compound of the toponym Kruispolder and haven (“harbour”).


Luntershoek

Attested as Luntershoek in 1841. Compound of Lunter (a surname) and hoek (“corner”).


Oude Stoof

Attested as Oudestoof in 1866. Derived from oud (“old”) and stoof (“drying oven”). See also Stoof.


Paal

Attested as PAAL (DE) in 1847. Derived from paal (“pole”). The toponym refers to an old beacon or marker.


Patrijzenhoek

Attested as Het Patrijsje in 1838-1857. Compound of the plural form of patrijs (“partridge, Perdix perdix”) and hoek (“corner”).


Pauluspolder

First attested as Pauli mansura in 1264. Compound of Paulus (a personal name) and polder (“polder”). The settlement was named for its location in the Ser Pauluspolder.


Perkpolder

Attested as PERK-POLDER (DEN), den Park-polder of den Perken-polder in 1847. Compound of perk (“enclosed area, parcel”) and polder (“polder”). The hamlet was named after the eponymous polder.


Prosperdorp

Attested as Prosperdorp in 1936. Compound of Prosper (a personal name) and dorp (“village, settlement”). The settlement was named for its location in the Prosperpolder, which was named in turn after its primary investor, Duke Prosper Lodewijk van Arenberg (1785-1861).


Roverberg

Attested as RauersBergh in 1573. Compound of Rover (a surname) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Named after a former fortress. Compare Duivenhoek.


Ruischendegat

attested as Ruischende Gat in 1865. Compound of ruisen (“rustle, whisper”) and gat (“mouth of a creek”). Originally a hydronym.


Schapershoek

Attested as Schapers Pr in 1747. Compound of Schaper (a surname) and hoek (“corner, bend”). The settlement was named for its location in the Schapers Polder.


Scheldevaartshoek

Attested as Schelfhoutshoek in 1838-1857. Compound of Schelfhout (a surname) and hoek (“corner, bend”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted into a hydronym.


Sluis

* (Sluis) First attested as sluse in 1290. Derived from sluis (“lock, sluice”). Named after a former lock. See also Zealandic Sluus.
* (Utrecht) Derived from sluis (“lock, sluice”). Named after a nearby sluice.
* (Hulst) Attested as De 3 Gezusters, Drie Gezusters in 1838-1857. Derived from sluis (“lock, sluice”). The alternative name Drie Gezusters ("Three Sisters") refers to the hamlet's location next to a levee called the Drie Gezustersdijk.

Meronyms: Aardenburg, Akkerput, Bakkersdam, Balhofstede, Biezen, Boerenhol, Breskens, Cadzand, Cadzand-Bad, De Munte, De Pas, Draaibrug, Eede, Groede, Heille, Het Zwindorp, Hoofdplaat, Hoogeweg, IJzendijke, Kapitalendam, Klakbaan, Klein-Brabant, Koninginnehaven, Kruisdijk, Kruishoofd, Maagd van Gent, Maaidijk, Marolleput, Moershoofde, Molentje, Mollekot, Nieuwesluis, Nieuwland, Nieuwvliet, Nieuwvliet-Bad, Nummer Een, Oostburg, Oostburgsche Brug, Oudeland, Oudemenne, Plakkebord, Ponte, Ponte Avancé, Pyramide, Retranchement, Ronduit, Roodenhoek, Sasput, Scherpbier, Schoondijke, Sint Anna ter Muiden, Sint Kruis, Sint Pieter, Slapershaven, Slijkplaat, Slikkenburg, Sluissche Veer, Smedekensbrugge, Steenhoven, Steenoven, Stroopuit, Terhofstede, Tragel, Turkeye, Valeiskreek, Veldzicht, Vuilpan, Waterlandkerkje, Waterloo, Zuidzande

a city and municipality of Zeeland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Vijfheerenlanden, Utrecht, Netherlands


Statenboom

Attested as Statenboom in 1866. Compound of Staten (“Estates General”) and boom (“barrier”).


Stoppeldijkveer

Attested as Stoppeldijksche Veer in 1838-1857. Compound of the toponym Stoppeldijk and veer (“ferry, crossing”).


Strooienstad

Attested as Strooiestad in 1899. Compound of strooien (“made of straw”) and stad (“place”). The settlement was named for the material used to build its first houses. Compare Stroobos, Stroodorp, Stroodorpe and Strooiendorp.


Tasdijk

Attested as Tasdijk in 1899. Potentially a compound of the verb tassen (“stack, pile up”) and dijk (“levee”). Named after a nearby levee.


Vogelfort

Attested as Vogelfort in 1838-1857. Compound of the hydronym Vogel and fort (“fortress”). Named after a former Spanish fortress. See also Vogelwaarde.


Zeedorp

Attested as het Zeedorp in 1846. Derived from zeedorp (“maritime village”).


Zeegat

Attested as t Zeegat in 1838-1857. Derived from zeegat (“sea channel”).


Dullaert

Attested as Dullaert in 1542-1546. Derived from Middle Dutch dullaert (“madman, savage”). Originally a hydronym; the watercourse was named for its unpredictable character.

a neighbourhood of Hulst, Zeeland, Netherlands


Terneuzen

First attested as nose in 1340. Compound of an inflected form of te (“at”) and Middle Dutch nose (“headland, spit”).
See also Zealandic Neuzen.

Meronyms: Altena, Axel, Biervliet, Boerengat, Bouchauterhaven, De Knol, De Muis, De Ratte, De Sluis, De Sterre, Drieschouwen, Driewegen, Fort Ferdinandus, Griete, Hasjesstraat, Hoek, Hoek van de Dijk, Isabellahaven, Kamperse Hoek, Kijkuit, Klein Gent, Koewacht, Kwakkel, Magrette, Mauritsfort, Molenhoek, Nieuwe Molen, Nieuwlandse Molen, Oude Molen, Oude Polder, Overslag, Paradijs, Passluis, Philippine, Poonhaven, Posthoorn, Reedijk, Reuzenhoek, Rode Sluis, Sas van Gent, Schapenbout, Sint Andries, Sluiskil, Spui, Steenovens, Stroodorpe, Vaartwijk, Val, Waterhuis, Westdorpe, Wulpenbek, Zaamslag, Zaamslagveer, Zandplaat, Zandstraat, Zuiddorpe, Zwartenhoek


Biervliet

First attested as birulit in 1183. Originally a hydronym. The hydronym is a compound of Proto-Germanic *birnu- (“manure, dreck”) or bier (“beer”) and vliet (“running watercourse”). Compare Brouwershaven.

a city and former municipality of Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands


Sas van Gent

First attested as Tzas in 1573. Derived from sas (“lift-lock”) and the toponym Gent.
See also Zealandic Sas.


Koewacht

Attested as De Coewagt in 1640. Compound of koe (“cow”) and wacht (“watch, guard”).

a village and former municipality of Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands


Overslag

Attested as ten Overslach in 1542. Derived from overslag (“place where cargo is transferred between vehicles”).
See also Zealandic D'n Overslag.


Sluiskil

Attested as Sluiskil in 1839. Derived from sluiskil (“drainage channel of a sluice”).
See also Zealandic Sluuskille.

a village in Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands


Spui

Attested as ter Zouter Speye in 1549. Derived from spui (“lift-lock”). Named after a former lock.
See also Zealandic Spuuje.


Westdorpe

First attested as Westdorp in 1545. Compound of west (“west-, western”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). The element west was added to distinguish the settlement from Zuiddorpe.
See also Zealandic Wesdurpe.


Zaamslag

First attested as sameslath in 1163. Compound of an unclear first element and Old Dutch slaht (“levee, dammed-in area”). The first element may be (cognate with) Old Dutch same (“seed, wheat”).
See also Zealandic Zaomslag, Zaemslag.


Zandstraat

Attested as Zandstraat in 1936. Compound of zand (“sand”) and straat (“street, road”).
See also Zealandic De Zandstraote.


Zuiddorpe

First attested as zuutdorp in 1366-1367. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). The element zuid was added to distinguish the settlement from Westdorpe.
See also Zealandic Siedurpe, Zuudurpe.


Boerengat

Attested as Boerengat in 1838-1857. Compound of boer (“farmer”) and gat (“mouth of a creek”). Originally a hydronym.
See also Zealandic Boerehat.

a hamlet in Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands


Bouchauterhaven

Attested as Bouchhautse haven around 1750. Compound of the toponym Boekhoute and haven (“harbour”).


De Knol

Attested as De Knol in 1838-1857. Derived from knol (“extremity of a levee”).


De Muis

Attested as Muis in 1936. Derived from muis (“mouse”). The name was chosen as a jocular way to distinguish the settlement from De Ratte.


De Ratte

Attested as Ratte (De) in 1899. Apparently named after a kolk lake called De Ratteput ("the Rats' well"). See also De Muis.


De Sterre

Attested as Het Sterretje in 1838-1857. Probably named after a former café.


Drieschouwen

Attested as De 3 Schouwen in 1838-1857. Compound of drie (“three”) and the plural form of schouw (“chimney”). Apparently named after three former salterns.


Eendragt

Derived from eendracht (“unity”). The settlement was named after its location in the Eendragtspolder.


Fort Ferdinandus

Attested as Ferdinandus Fort in 1655. Derived from fort (“fortress”) and Ferdinandus (a personal name). Named after a former Spanish fortress located in the Ferdinanduspolder, which was named in turn after Ferdinand of Austria (1609-1641).


Griete

Attested as Griete (De) in 1899. Derived from a shortened form of Margaretha (a personal name). The settlement was named for its location in the Margarethapolder, which was named in turn after its chief investor, Margaretha de Mauregnault. Compare Magrette and Margret.


Hasjesstraat

Attested as Hasjesstraat in 1838-1857. The settlement was named after its location next to the eponymous street.


Hoek van de Dijk

Derived from hoek (“corner”) and dijk (“levee”). The settlement was named after its location next to the corner of two levees.


Isabellahaven

Attested as Izabelle-sluis in 1845. Compound of Isabella (a personal name) and haven (“harbour”). The settlement was named for its location in the Groote Isabellepolders, which are named in turn after Isabella Clara Eugenia (1566-1633), daughter of Philip II and Regent of the Netherlands from 1621 to 1633.


Kamperse Hoek

Attested as Camperhoek in 1838-1857. Derived from the toponym Kampen and hoek (“corner, bend”).


Klein Gent

Derived from klein (“small, little”) and the toponym Gent.


Kwakkel

Attested as Kwakkel in 1838-1857. Derived from dialectal kwakkel (“quail, Coturnix coturnix”). Likely named after a former inn.


Magrette

Attested as MAGRETTE, ook wel in de wandeling de Stad-David genoemd in 1846. Likely derived from the personal name Margaretha. Compare Griete and Margret.
See also Zealandic De Mahrette.


Mauritsfort

Attested as Mauritius Fort in 1636. Compound of Maurits (a personal name) and fort (“fortress”). Named after a fort constructed by Prince Maurice of Orange.


Nieuwlandse Molen

Attested as Nieuwlandsche Molen in 1899. Derived from the toponym Nieuwland and molen (“mill”).


Oude Polder

Attested as Oudepolder in 1866. Derived from oud (“old”) and polder (“polder”).


Paradijs

* (Noord-Holland) Derived from paradijs (“paradise”).
* (Zeeland) Attested as Het Paradijs in 1838-1857. Derived from paradijs (“paradise”). Named after a former inn. See also Zealandic Perdies.
* (Curaçao) Derived from paradijs (“paradise”). Named after a former plantation.

a hamlet in Opmeer, North Holland, Netherlands


Passluis

Attested as Passluis in 1838-1857. Compound of pas (“sea passage, gully”) and sluis (“lock, sluice”). Named after the former Het Pas fortress.


Poonhaven

Attested as Poonhaventje in 1838-1857. Compound of poon (“type of ship”) and haven (“harbour, port”).
See also Zealandic 't Poôntje.


Reuzenhoek

Attested as Reuzenhoek in 1838-1857. Compound of either the plural form of roos (“rose, Rosa sp.”) or Rosen (a surname) and hoek (“corner”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted as the plural form of reus (“giant”).
See also Zealandic De Reuzen'oek.


Reedijk

* (Zeeland) Attested as Reedijk in 1936. Compound of dialectal ree (“boundary line, border”) and dijk (“levee”).
* (Zuid-Holland) Attested as Jan Hendriks Reedijck in 1631. Compound of dialectal ree (“boundary line, border”) and dijk (“levee”).

a hamlet in Hoeksche Waard, South Holland, Netherlands


Rode Sluis

Attested as ROODE-SLUIS in 1847. Derived from rood (“red”) and sluis (“lock, sluice”). Named after the colour of the building materials used to construct the lock. Compare Blauwe Sluis, Blauwesluis, Zwartsluis and Zwartsluisje.


Schapenbout

Attested as Schapenbout in 1840. Compound of the plural form of schaap (“sheep”) and dialectal bout (“remaining section of a collapsed or destroyed levee”). Named for the fact that the inhabitants of the settlement took their sheep to pasture on the remains of the levee.
See also Zealandic Schaopenbout.


Steenovens

Attested as De Steenovens in 1838-1857. Derived from the plural form of steenoven (“brick kiln”). Named after a set of former brickworks.


Stroodorpe

Attested as Stroodorp in 1838-1857. Compound of stro (“straw”) and dorp (“village, settlement”). The hamlet formed around a set of straw huts built as temporary accommodation for labourers working on the Gent-Terneuzen Channel. Compare Stroobos, Stroodorp, Strooiendorp and Strooienstad.


Vaartwijk

Attested as Vaartwijk in 1848. Compound of vaart (“navigable water”) and wijk (“settlement”).


Waterhuis

/ˈʋaː.tərˌɦœy̯s/

Attested as Waterhuis in 1866. Derived from waterhuis (“building which provides water infrastructure”).


Wulpenbek

Attested as Wulpenbek in 1899. Derived from wulpenbek (“curlew's beak”). Likely derived from the name of a field.


Zaamslagveer

Compound of the toponym Zaamslag and veer (“ferry, crossing”).
See also Zealandic 't Veer.


Zandplaat

Derived from zandplaat (“sand bar, sandy alluvial deposit”). Named after a former sand bar.


Zwartenhoek

* (Zeeland) Attested as naar den Zwartenhoek in 1847. Compound of zwart (“black”) and hoek (“corner”). Named after a former sconce.
* (Zuid-Holland) Compound of zwart (“black”) and hoek (“corner”). Named after a bend in the Zwartendijk.

a neighbourhood of Westland, South Holland, Netherlands


Hugersluys

Attested as Huigersluis in 1740. Compound of Hugo (a personal name) and sluis (“lock, sluice”). The lock after which the neighbourhood was named was built by Hugo van Steenland.

a neighbourhood of Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands


Triniteit

Attested as van de poort van Triniteit around 1600. Derived from triniteit (“Holy Trinity”). Named after a church dedicated to the Holy Trinity.


Katspolder

Attested as de Lieven- Noord- Zuid- Serlippens- en Kats-Polder in 1740. Compound of Cats (a surname) and polder (“polder”). The polder was built by Jan Peeters van Cats in 1613.


Serlippenspolder

Attested as de Lieven- Noord- Zuid- Serlippens- en Kats-Polder in 1740. Compound of the surname Ser Lippens and polder (“polder”). Named after the creator of the polder, Jan Ser Lippens.


Aardenburg

First attested as rodenburgh in 966. Compound of an unclear first element and burg (“fortified settlement, castle”). The first element may be a Celtic hydronym *Rodana, rood (“red”), or a term derived from the Latin governmental designation pagus Rodanis. The first element was gradually reinterpreted as aarden (“earthen”). Compare Roomburg, Rotenburg an der Fulda and Rodborough.
See also Zealandic Erreburg, Aerenburg.

a city and former municipality of Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands


IJzendijke

First attested as isendica in 1127. Compound of Old Dutch Iso (a personal name) and dijk (“levee”).
See also Zealandic Iezendieke, Izendieke.


Oostburg

First attested as osborch in 949. Compound of oost (“east-, eastern”) and burg (“fortified settlement, castle”).
See also Zealandic Wòstburg.


Sint Anna ter Muiden

First attested as in muda in 1273. Derived from the name of Saint Anne and muiden (“river mouth”). The name of Saint Anne was added to distinguish the settlement from Muiden.
See also Zealandic Sint Anna ter Mu.


Breskens

First attested as te brescins around 1300. Etymology uncertain. A proposed derivation from Middle Dutch britse (“latticework”) does not match the oldest attestations. Potentially derived from bres (“hole, opening”) or Zealandic bres (“chunk of dune sand loosened by the sea”), here referring to a pool formed next to a destroyed levee.
See also Zealandic Bresjes.

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a village and former municipality of Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands


Cadzand

First attested as cadesand in 1111-1115. Presumably a compound of kade (“quay, embankment”) and zand (“sand”). Compare Kattendijke.
See also Zealandic Kezand, Kerzand, Kazand.


Eede

First attested as con apelle ee in 1279. Derived from a hydronym, derived in turn from Middle Dutch aa (“body of water, river”). The -d- is a hypercorrection. Compare Ede, Een and Oud-Ade.
See also Zealandic Djì, Dêê.


Groede

First attested as groede in 1133. Derived from Old Dutch grode (“overgrown alluvial land deposited by the sea”). Compare Graauw, De Groe and Groet.
See also Zealandic De Groe.


Hoofdplaat

First attested as Hooge Plaet in 1665. Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and plaat (“sand bar”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to hoofd (“head”).
See also Zealandic Dwòfdplaote, Dôôfplaote.


Nieuwvliet

First attested as Nieuvliet in 1514. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and vliet (“running watercourse”).
See also Zealandic Sinte Pier, Sente Pier.


Retranchement

Attested as Een groot en seer sterck Retrenchement in 1617. Derived from French retranchement (“field fortification”). Named after a set of fortifications constructed in 1622 to protect the area from the Spanish Army.
See also Zealandic Truzement.


Schoondijke

First attested as in sconendiic in 1250. Compound of schoon (“clean, free of weeds”) and dijk (“levee”).
See also Zealandic Schwòndieke.


Sint Kruis

First attested as jndie prochia van sint crues in 1270. Derived from Sint (“saint”) and kruis (“cross”). Named after a local parish dedicated to the Holy Cross.
See also Zealandic Sinte Kruus.


Waterlandkerkje

Attested as de Kerk op Waterland in 1740. Compound of the toponym Waterland (derived from a compound of water and land) and the diminutive form of kerk (“church”). Waterland was an area of reclaimed land which was lost to flooding in 1375. The village sprang up around a small church built for persecuted Protestants from Flanders.
See also Zealandic 't Kerkje.


Zuidzande

First attested as insula de zuitzant in 1290. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and zand (“sand bar”).
See also Zealandic Zuuszande, Susande.


Cadzand-Bad

Attested as Badhuis Cadzand around 1920. Compound of the toponym Cadzand and bad (“bath”).
See also Zealandic Kerzand-Bad.

a village in Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands


Nieuwvliet-Bad

Compound of the toponym Nieuwvliet and bad (“bath”).


Akkerput

Attested as Akkerput in 1899. Compound of akker (“farmland”) and put (“well, storage pit for vegetables”).


Bakkersdam

Attested as Bakkersdam in 1838-1857. Compound of Bakker (a surname) and dam (“dam”).


Balhofstede

Attested as Balhofstee in 1838-1857. Compound of either bal (“bullet, cannonball”) or Middle Dutch baelje (“fencing, pallisade”) and hofstede (“homestead, farmstead”).


Boerenhol

Attested as Boerenhol in 1838-1857. Potentially derived from the plural form of boer (“farmer”) and hol (“lair, hole”). Although the second element is often interpreted as Zealandic nol (“remnant of a levee”), there is no indication going by the oldest attestations that the toponym actually contains nol.
See also Zealandic Boer'nol.


Draaibrug

* (Zeeland) Attested as DRAAIBRUG in 1841. Derived from draaibrug (“swing bridge”). See also Zealandic Drooiplotte.
* (Zuid-Holland) Derived from draaibrug (“swing bridge”).

Alphen aan den Rijn
Alphen aan den Rijn#English

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


Heille

First attested as heile in 1188. Potentially a compound of Old Dutch hegi (“fence”) and lo (“light forest”).
See also Zealandic Eile, 'Eile.

a hamlet and former municipality of Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands


Hoogeweg

/ˈɦoː.ɣəˌʋɛx/

Attested as De hooge weg in 1838-1857. Compound of hoog (“high, elevated”) and weg (“way, road”).


Kapitalendam

Attested as Kapitalendam in 1838-1857. Compound of kapitaal (“chief, main”) and dam (“dam”).


Klakbaan

Attested as Klakbaan in 1936. Compound of klak (“slush, mud spatter”) and baan (“thoroughfare”). The settlement was named for its location next to the eponymous road.


Klein-Brabant

Attested as Klein Braband in 1838-1857. Likely a compound of klein (“small, little”) and the toponym Brabant.


Koninginnehaven

First attested as Koninginnehaven. Compound of koningin (“queen”) and haven (“harbour, port”). Named after Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont (1858-1934).


Kruisdijk

Attested as Kruisdijk in 1838-1857. Compound of kruis (“cross, crossing”) and dijk (“levee”). The settlement is located next to a crossing of two levees.
See also Zealandic Kruusdiek.


Maagd van Gent

Attested as Maagt van Gent around 1750. Derived from maagd (“virgin”) (in this case the Virgin Mary) and the toponym Gent. Named after a former inn.


Maaidijk

Attested as Maaidijk in 1899. Compound of a variant of made (“pasture, hayfield”) and dijk (“levee”).


Marolleput

Attested as marolle pudt in 1572. Compound of Zealandic marolle (“coot, Fulica atra”) and dialectal put (“pool of water, gully”). Originally a hydronym.


Moershoofde

First attested as morshoeft in 1292. Derived from moershoofd (“starting point for the exploitation of a peat extraction area”).


Mollekot

Attested as Het Mollekot in 1838-1857. Compound of molen (“mill”) and kot (“shack, hull of a mill”).


Molentje

Attested as Het Molentje in 1838-1857. Derived from the diminutive form of molen (“mill”).


De Munte

Attested as Munte in 1936. Derived from Old Dutch munte (“hill serving as a place of refuge during flooding”). Originally the name of a field.


Nieuwesluis

* (Noord-Holland) Attested as Groote Sluys around 1660. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and sluis (“lock, sluice”). The element nieuw was added to distinguish the settlement from Oudesluis.
* (Zeeland) Attested as de Nieuwe sluis in 1840. Compound of nieuw (“new”) and sluis (“lock, sluice”). Named after a sluice built in 1750.

a hamlet in Hollands Kroon, North Holland, Netherlands


Nummer Een

Attested as NommerEen in 1838-1857. Derived from nummer (“number”) and een (“one”). Named after a nearby sluice.
See also Zealandic Nummer Jin.


Oostburgsche Brug

Attested as Oostburgsche brug in 1838-1857. Derived from the toponym Oostburg and brug (“bridge”).
See also Zealandic Wòstburgse Brugge.


Oudeland

* (Zeeland) Attested as Oudeland in 1899. Derived from oudland (“already existing land”).
* (Krimpenerwaard) Derived from oudland (“already existing land”).
* (Utrecht) Named after the Oudeland en Tournoysveld polder.
* (Rotterdam) Attested as Oudelandsche Polder in 1839-1859. Originally the name of a polder, derived from oudland (“already existing land”).

a hamlet in Krimpenerwaard, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Woerden, Utrecht, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands


Oudemenne

Attested as Oude-Menne in 1936. Compound of oud (“old”) and Middle Dutch menne (“road for vehicles”).


Plakkebord

Attested as Plakkebord in 1838-1857. Derived from plakbord (“messageboard”).


Ponte Avancé

Attested as De Ponte avancé in 1838-1857. Derived from the toponym Ponte and French avancé (“advanced, forward”).


Ronduit

Attested as Ronduit in 1838-1857. Derived from a corruption of French réduit (“redoubt”). Named after a former redoubt. See also Ronduite.


Roodenhoek

Attested as Roonhoeck around 1660. Compound of rood (“red”) and hoek (“corner”). Likely named after the colour of the material used to build the first houses.
See also Zealandic Rwòienoek.


Sasput

Attested as t Sas in the 18th century. Compound of sas (“lift-lock”) and put (“pool of water, gully”).


Scherpbier

Attested as Scherpbier fort around 1750. Derived from scherpbier (“low-quality beer”). Named after a former fortress.
See also Zealandic Scherrebier.


Slapershaven

Attested as Slapershaven in 1899. Compound of slaper (“sleeper”) and haven (“harbour, port”).


Slijkplaat

Attested as De slikplaat in 1838-1857. Compound of slijk (“sludge, mud”) and plaat (“sand bar”).
See also Zealandic Slikplaote.


Sluissche Veer

Derived from the toponym Sluis and veer (“ferry, crossing”).


Smedekensbrugge

Attested as SMEETJESBRUG of Smedekensbrug in 1847. Compound of Smedeken (a surname) and brug (“bridge”). Named after a former bridge.


Steenhoven

Attested as Steenhoven in 1843. Compound of steen (“stone”) and the plural form of hof (“farmstead, homestead”).


Stroopuit

Attested as Stroopuit in 1838-1857. Potentially a compound of stroop (“syrup”) and uit (“without, out of”). May have been the name of a former inn.
See also Zealandic Stroopuut.


Terhofstede

First attested as polre qui dicitur hofstede around 1227. Compound of an inflected form of te (“at”) and hofstede (“piece of land (capable of) supporting a farmstead”). Originally the name of a polder.
See also Zealandic De Rostie.


Tragel

Attested as Tragel in 1740. Derived from Middle Dutch tragel (“quay, summer dike”).


Valeiskreek

Attested as Vleesch kreek and Spitsbroek- of Valeijskreek in 1866. Compound of Zealandic valleie (“low-lying swamp, flooded pasture, flow channel”) and kreek (“creek”). Originally a hydronym.


Veldzicht

* (Sluis, IJzendijke) Attested as Veldzigt in 1838-1857. Derived from veldzicht (“view of a field”).
* (Sluis, Schoondijke) Derived from veldzicht (“view of a field”).


Vuilpan

Attested as De Vuilpan in 1838-1857. Compound of vuil (“dirty”) and pan (“pan”). Originally the name of an inn.
Compare Kanis, Moespot and De Pan.
See also Zealandic Vuulpanne.


Het Zwindorp

Compound of the hydronym Zwin and dorp (“village”).


Othene

First attested as otene in 1160. Etymology uncertain. Perhaps derived from an ancient hydronym derived from the root Proto-Indo-European *ud- (“water, swamp”).
See also Zealandic Noten.


Almere Haven

Attested as Almerehaven in 1976. Derived from the toponym Almere and haven (“harbour”).

a neighbourhood of Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands


Almere Stad

Derived from the toponym Almere and stad (“city”).


Almere Buiten

Derived from the toponym Almere and buiten (“outside, outer-”).


Almere Poort

Derived from the toponym Almere and poort (“gate, gateway”).


Almere Hout

/ˌɑlˈmeː.rə ˈɦɑu̯t/

Derived from the toponym Almere and hout (“rising forest”). Named after a nearby forest range.


Almere Pampus

Derived from the toponyms Almere and Pampus.


De Werven

Derived from the plural form of werf (“artificial hill for habitation”). Most of the street names in the neighbourhood end in werf.


De Meenten

Derived from the plural form of meent (“communal land”). Most of the street names in the neighbourhood end in meent.


De Grienden

Derived from the plural form of griend (“land next to water used to cultivate brushwood”). Most of the street names in the neighbourhood end in griend.


De Marken

Derived from the plural form of mark (“boundary, borderland”). Most of the street names in the neighbourhood end in mark.


De Gouwen

Derived from the plural form of gouw (“shire, region”). Most of the street names in the neighbourhood end in gouw.


De Wierden

Derived from the plural form of wierde (“terp, artificial hill for habitation”). Most of the street names in the neighbourhood end in wierde.


De Velden

Derived from the plural form of veld (“field”). Most of the street names in the neighbourhood end in veld.


Waterwijk

* (Almere) Compound of water (“water”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). So named to contrast the neighbourhood with Stedenwijk.
* (Lelystad) Compound of water (“water”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). All the neighbourhood's sub-neighbourhoods are named after various bodies of water.
* (Noord-Holland) Compound of water (“water”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's street names all end in water.

a neighbourhood of Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands


Stedenwijk

Compound of the plural form of stad (“city”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). So named to contrast the neighbourhood with Waterwijk.


De Stelling

Derived from stelling (“fortified position”). See also De Schans and De Veste.


De Veste

Derived from veste (“fortress, fortifications”). See also De Schans and De Stelling.


Zuiderzeewijk

Compound of the toponym Zuiderzee and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Most street names in the neighbourhood reference landforms and areas of the former Zuiderzee.


Atolwijk

Compound of atol (“atoll”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The street names in the neighbourhood reference various marine landforms.


Oostrandpark

Compound of oost (“east-”), rand (“edge”) and park (“park”). Named for its location on the eastern edge of Lelystad.


Landstrekenwijk

Compound of the plural form of landstreek (“region”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The street names in the neighbourhood reference various regions of the Netherlands.


Noordersluis

From noorder- (“north-, northern”) + sluis (“lock, sluice”). Named after a nearby lock.


Boswijk

/ˈbɔsˌʋɛi̯k/

* (Utrecht) First attested as Mijn Genoegen in 1820. Compound of bos (“forest”) and wijk (“place, settlement”). Named after a former estate.
* (Flevoland) Compound of bos (“forest”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's sub-neighbourhoods are all named after various types of forest.

Utrechtse Heuvelrug
Utrechtse Heuvelrug#English

a hamlet in Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Utrecht, Netherlands


Landerijen

Derived from the plural form of landerij (“estate”). The street names in the neighbourhood reference various estates and manors.


Jagersveld

Derived from jagersveld (“hunting grounds”).


Kempenaar

Derived from kempenaar (“campine barge”).


Tjalk

Derived from tjalk (“tjalk, spritsail barge”).


Schepenwijk

Compound of the plural form of schip (“ship, watercraft”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's sub-neighbourhoods are named after various types of watercraft.


Filmwijk

Compound of film (“movie”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various celebrities and cinematic concepts.


Parkwijk

* (Flevoland) Compound of park (“park”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various trees and plants.
* (Utrecht) Compound of park (“park”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood is named after the various parks planted in and around it.

a neighbourhood of Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands


Verzetswijk

Both compounds of verzet (“resistance”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after various resistance fighters of the Second World War.

a neighbourhood of Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands


Staatsliedenwijk

Both compounds of the plural form of staatsman (“man of state”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after various men of state.

a neighbourhood of Baarn, Utrecht, Netherlands


Kruidenwijk

Compound of the plural form of kruid (“herb”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various herbs.


Muziekwijk

Compound of muziek (“music”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various musical styles, instruments, and musicians.


Literatuurwijk

Compound of literatuur (“literature”) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various literary concepts and authors.


Noorderplassen

From noorder- (“north-, northern”) and the plural form of plas (“pool, lake”). Named after a neighbouring set of artificial lakes.


Oostvaardersbuurt

Compound of the plural form of oostvaarder (“sailor or merchant who travelled to Indonesia”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various merchants and sailors who travelled to what is now Indonesia in the 17th century.


Seizoenenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of seizoen (“season”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various seasons and months.


Molenbuurt

* (Friesland) Calque of West Frisian Mûnebuorren, a compound of mûne (“mill”) and the plural form of buer (“house, cottage”).
* (Texel) First attested as Molenbuyrt in 1543. Compound of molen (“mill”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”).
* (Utrecht) First attested as meulenaer aan den Biesbosch in 1705. Compound of molen (“mill”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”). Named after a former windmill.
* (Flevoland) Compound of molen (“mill”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various mills.
* (Noord-Brabant) Compound of molen (“mill”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhoods's streets are named after terms related to mills.
* (Edam-Volendam) Compound of molen (“mill”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”).
* (Wormerland) Compound of molen (“mill”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”).
* (Gouda) Compound of molen (“mill”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various types of mill.
* (Leiden) Compound of molen (“mill”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”).

a hamlet in Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Texel, North Holland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Houten, Utrecht, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Oosterhout, North Brabant, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Edam-Volendam, North Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Wormerland, North Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands


Bouwmeesterbuurt

Compound of bouwmeester (“master builder”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various architects and builders.


Landgoederenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of landgoed (“estate”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various estates.


Faunabuurt

Compound of fauna (“fauna”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various animals.


Bloemenbuurt

All derived from a compound of the plural form of bloem (“flower”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhoods' streets are named after various flowers.

a neighbourhood of Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Gooise Meren, North Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Oegstgeest, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Westland, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Zwijndrecht, South Holland, Netherlands


Regenboogbuurt

Compound of regenboog (“rainbow”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various colours.

a neighbourhood of Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands


Indischebuurt

Compound of Indisch (“pertaining to the Dutch East Indies”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various places and concepts related to the former Dutch East Indies.


Eilandenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of eiland (“island”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various islands.


Stripheldenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of stripheld (“comic book hero”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various comic book characters and artists.


Sieradenbuurt

Compound of the plural form of sieraad (“ornament”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various ornaments and pieces of jewellery.


Harderhaven

Blend of Harderwijk + haven (“harbour, port”). The settlement was named for its close proximity to Harderwijk.

blend

a hamlet in Zeewolde, Flevoland, Netherlands


Biddinghuizen

Attested as Biddinghuizen (vroeger Bremerberg genoemd) in 1959. Named after a former settlement, the name of which is first attested in 793 and which derives from Old Dutch *Bidin (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- and the plural form of huis (“house”).

a village in Dronten, Flevoland, Netherlands


Roggebotsluis

Attested as Roggebot in 1875. Compound of the toponym Roggebot (the name of a former sand bar) and sluis (“lock, sluice”).

a hamlet in Dronten, Flevoland, Netherlands


Ketelhaven

Attested as Ketelhaven in 1950. Compound of the hydronym Ketelmeer and haven (“harbour, port”).


De Gilden

Derived from the plural form of gilde (“guild”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various guilds.

a neighbourhood of Dronten, Flevoland, Netherlands


De Munten

Derived from the plural form of munt (“coin”). The neighbourhood's streets are named after various coins.


Emmeloord

Attested as Emmeloord in 1950. Derived from a compound of either Old Dutch Amilo (a personal name), Proto-Germanic *amula- (“sharp”) or a hydronym *Amilo and Middle Dutch werde (“artificial hill for habitation”). Named after a former settlement on Schokland with reinterpretation of the second element to oord (“place”). Compare Ameland, Amen, Emer and Amdorf.

inh

a village in Noordoostpolder, Flevoland, Netherlands


Bant

Attested as Bant in 1950. Named after the former settlement Bante (first attested in 918-948), the name of which derives in turn from Old Dutch bant (“region, inhabited area”).


Ens

Attested as Ense in 1950. Named after a former settlement (first attested in 793) on Schokland, the name of which derives in turn from a compound of Old Dutch ened (“duck”) and sēo (“lake”). Compare Ansen.


Espel

Attested as Espel in 1950. Named after a former forest (first attested in 1317), the name of which derives from a compound of Middle Dutch espe (“aspen, Populus tremula”) and lo (“light forest”).


Kraggenburg

First attested as Kraggenburg in 1950. Named after a former emergency harbour constructed in 1847, the name of which derives from a compound of dialectal krag (“floating peat, clump of reeds”) and burg (“manor”).


Luttelgeest

Attested as Luttelgeest in 1950. Named after a former settlement, the name of which derives from a compound of luttel (“small”) and geest (“elevated sandy land”).


Marknesse

Attested as Marknesse in 1950. Named after a former settlement (first attested in 1132), the name of which derives from a compound of Middle Dutch marc (“march, borderland”) and nes (“headland, spit”).


Nagele

Attested as Nagele in 1950. Named after a former river, the name of which is of uncertain etymology.


Tollebeek

First attested as Tollebeek in 1950. Named after a former village (first attested in 1364), the name of which derives from a compound of either Old Dutch Tolo (a personal name) or Middle Dutch tollen (“spin”) and beek (“brook, stream”).


Schokkerhaven

Compound of the toponym Schokland and haven (“harbour, port”).

a hamlet in Noordoostpolder, Flevoland, Netherlands


Espelervaart

Named after a nearby channel, the name of which derives in turn from the toponym Espel and vaart (“canal”).

a neighbourhood of Noordoostpolder, Flevoland, Netherlands


De Zuidert

First attested as Oudekerk of de Zuiderbuurt in 1847. Named after a former hamlet on Schokland, the name of which derives from a compound of zuider- (“southern, south-”) and buurt (“neighbourhood”).


De Erven

Derived from the plural form of erf (“farmyard”).


Grafhorst

First attested as grafhorst in 1277. Compound of Middle Dutch graf (“grave”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).
See also Dutch Low Saxon Graffest.

a city and former municipality of Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands


's-Heerenbroek

First attested as myns heren brueck in 1364. Compound of heer (“lord”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). The toponym refers to the Prince-Bishop of Utrecht, the former feudal lord of Overijssel.

a village in Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands


IJsselmuiden

First attested as islemuthen in 1133. Compound of the hydronym IJssel and the dative plural form of Old Dutch mutha (“mouth”).

a village and former municipality of Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Kampereiland

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

a hamlet in Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Kamperveen

First attested as in veno prope campen and camperavene in 1236. Compound of the toponym Kampen and Middle Dutch veen (“peat bog”).


Mastenbroek

First attested as mastenbroic in 1277. Compound of Middle Dutch mast (“mast, pig feed”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Wilsum

First attested as wilsem in 1213. Compound of Old Dutch Willa (a personal name) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Welsum, Wolsum and Wilsum.


Zalk

First attested as santlike in 1213. Compound of zand (“sand”) and Middle Dutch like (“natural watercourse”).


Veecaten

First attested as coten in 1241. Compound of vee (“cattle”) and the dative plural form of Middle Dutch cot (“cottage, shack, small farm”).


Zalk en Veecaten

a former municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Bisschopswetering

First attested as van des bisscopsweteringe in 1426. Compound of bisschop (“bishop”) and wetering (“drainage channel”). The element bisschop refers to Jan Van Arkel (ca. 1314-1378), the Prince-Bishop of Utrecht who initiated the construction of the channel.


De Heuvels

First attested as Heuvels in 1936. Derived from the plural form of heuvel (“hill”).


Hogeweg

/ˈɦoː.ɣəˌʋɛx/

First attested as Hoogenweg and Hoogeweg (De) in 1899. Compound of hoog (“high”) and weg (“way, road”). Originally the name of a levee.


Oosterholt

First attested as oestenholt in 1308. From ooster- (“eastern, east-”) + hout (“rising deciduous forest”).


De Roskam

First attested as de Roskam herberg in 1830-1855. Derived from roskam (“currycomb”). Originally the name of an inn.


De Zande

First attested as ten zande in 1398. Derived from zand (“sand”).


Bruneppe

First attested as bronepe in 1329. Compound of bron (“source, spring”) and Old Dutch *apa (“river, watercourse”). Formerly an independent hamlet.

a neighbourhood of Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands


Flevowijk

Compound of Latin Flevo (a hydronym) and wijk (“neighbourhood, quarter”). Named after a former lake mentioned by Pomponius Mela. Flevoland was named after the same hydronym.


Cellesbroek

First attested as neederbroec ende die hoerst is hier an ghemeten in the 14th century. Compound of cellebroeder (“cellite, Alexian”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”). Named after the former Alexianite monastery in Kampen.


De Plas

Attested as aan de Plas in 1780. Derived from plas (“pool, puddle”).


De Maten

* (Groningen) First attested as de Maten in 1851-1855. Derived from the plural form of a variant of made (“pasture”). See also Dutch Low Saxon De Moaten.
* (Overijssel) Derived from the plural form of a variant of made (“pasture”).

a hamlet in Westerwolde, Groningen, Netherlands


Genemuiden

First attested as genemuden in 1275. Compound of the hydronym Genne (derived from Proto-Germanic *gan- (“bright, shining”)) and the dative plural form of Old Dutch *mūtha (“mouth”), an Ingvaeonic variant of munt (cf. Old Saxon, Old Frisian mūth). Compare Genne and Gennep.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Gällemuden.

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a city and former municipality of Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Zwartsluis

First attested as der swarte sluys in 1398. Compound of Middle Dutch swart (“black”) and sluse (“lock, sluice”). Compare Blauwe Sluis, Blauwesluis, Rode Sluis and Zwartsluisje.

a village and former municipality of Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Kamperzeedijk-Oost

First attested as Afsched of de Kamperzeedijk in 1843. Compound of the toponym Kampen, zeedijk (“maritime levee”) and oost (“east”). The element oost was added to distinguish the settlement from Kamperzeedijk-West.

a village in Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Kamperzeedijk-West

First attested as Afsched of de Kamperzeedijk in 1843. Compound of the toponym Kampen, zeedijk (“maritime levee”) and west (“west”). The element west was added to distinguish the settlement from Kamperzeedijk-Oost.


Afsched

Potentially attested as ascet in 1302, attested with certainty as AFSCHED of Asched, ook wel Afzet in 1839. If the oldest attestations refer to the current settlement, the toponym is a derivation from Old Dutch askethe (“ash (Fraxinus excelsior) forest”).

a hamlet in Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Cellemuiden

First attested as seelmueden in 1405. Compound of the hydronym Seede (related to the hydronym Zaan) and the dative plural form of Old Dutch mutha (“mouth”).


De Velde

First attested as VELDE (DEN) of Ten Velde in 1848. Derived from veld (“field”).


Genne

First attested as ghenne in 1348. Derived from an ancient hydronym, derived in turn from Proto-Germanic *gan- (“bright, shining”). Compare Genemuiden and Gennep.


Genne-Overwaters

First attested as de Werf in 1830-1855. Compound of the toponym Genne and a compound of over (“across”) and water (“water”).


Kievitsnest

First attested as Kievitsnest in 1899. Compound of kievit (“northern lapwing, Vanellus vanellus”) and nest (“nest”). Originally the name of a house. Compare Kievitshaar.


Nieuwe Wetering

* (Zuid-Holland) First attested as nuwe weteringhe in 1343. Derived from Middle Dutch niuw (“new”) and wateringe (“drainage channel”). The element nieuw was added to distinguish the settlement from Oude Wetering.
* (Overijssel) First attested as Novi Fossati in 1169. Derived from Middle Dutch niuw (“new”) and wateringe (“drainage channel”). The element nieuw was added to distinguish the settlement from Oude Wetering.
* (Utrecht) Attested as NIEUWE-WETERING (DE) in 1846. Derived from nieuw (“new”) and wetering (“drainage channel”). Named after a nearby channel.

Kaag en Braassem
Kaag en Braassem#English

a village in Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, Netherlands

a hamlet in De Bilt, Utrecht, Netherlands


Oude Wetering

/ˈɑu̯.də ˈʋeː.tə.rɪŋ/

* (Zuid-Holland) First attested as oude watheringhe in 1280-1287. Derived from Middle Dutch out (“old”) and wateringe (“drainage channel”). The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuwe Wetering.
* (Overijssel) First attested as die olde weteringe in 1426. Derived from Middle Dutch out (“old”) and wateringe (“drainage channel”). The element oud was added to distinguish the settlement from Nieuwe Wetering.


Roebolligehoek

First attested as Roebollegenhoek in 1847. Compound of roebol (“horsetail, Equisetum sp.”) and hoek (“isolated place, sector”).


Streukel

First attested as strokele in 1400. Compound of Middle Dutch struuc (“tree trunk, pollarded tree”) and lo (“light forest”). Compare Stokkelen.


Zwartewatersklooster

First attested as ad Nigram Aquam in 1322. Compound of the hydronym Zwarte Water and klooster (“monastery”).


Zwartewaterland

Compound of the hydronym Zwarte Water and land (“land”).

Meronyms: Afsched, Baarlo, Cellemuiden, De Velde, Genemuiden, Genne, Genne-Overwaters, Hasselt, Holten, Kamperzeedijk-Oost, Kamperzeedijk-West, Kievitsnest, Nieuwe Wetering, Oude Wetering, Roebolligehoek, Streukel, Zwartewatersklooster, Zwartsluis

a municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Nadorst

First attested as Nadorst in 1899. Derived from nadorst (“thirst caused by excessive alcohol consumption”). Originally the name of an inn.

a neighbourhood of Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Steenwijkerland

Compound of the toponym Steenwijk and land (“land”).

Meronyms: Baarlo, Baars, Barsbeek, Basse, Basserveld, Belt-Schutsloot, Blankenham, Blauwe Hand, Blokzijl, De Bult, De Klosse, De Krieger, De Pol, Doosje, Eese, Eesveen, Giethoorn, Heetveld, IJsselham, Jonen, Kadoelen, Kalenberg, Kallenkote, Kuinre, Leeuwte, Marijenkampen, Moespot, Molenhoek, Muggenbeet, Nederland, Oldemarkt, Onna, Ossenzijl, Paasloo, Poepershoek, Roekebosch, Ronduite, Scheerwolde, Sint Jansklooster, Steenwijk, Steenwijkerwold, Thij, Tuk, Vollenhove, Wanneperveen, Westeinde, Wetering, Willemsoord, Witte Paarden, Zuideinde, Zuidveen


Blokzijl

First attested as groote zijl in 1375. Compound of blok (“beam”) and zijl (“discharge sluice”).

a village and former municipality of Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Belt-Schutsloot

First attested as Sandbeld en Schutsloot in 1748. Compound of dialectal belt (“slightly elevated place”) and the hydronym Schutsloot, which is derived from schutsloot (“ditch with a dam”).

a village in Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Blankenham

First attested as in den hamme around 1420. Named after German Blankenheim. The name was given by the then-Prince-Bishop of Utrecht, Frederick of Blankenheim (around 1355-1423).


Eesveen

First attested as eesveene in 1340. Compound of the toponym Eese and veen (“peat bog, turf extraction area”).


Giethoorn

First attested as prope gethorne in 1232-1233. Compound of an unclear first element and Middle Dutch horn (“protruding piece of land, corner”). The first element may be Middle Dutch geit (“wild female deer”).


Kallenkote

First attested as coldenkote in 1428. Compound of Middle Dutch kald (“cold, abandoned”) and the dative singular form of kot (“cottage, shack, small farm”).


Kuinre

First attested with certainty as kuinre in 1119. Derived from a hydronym of uncertain etymology. Potentially derived from Proto-Indo-European *kewen, from whence Latin cuneus (“wedge”) and Dutch schoon (“clean, pure”).


Oldemarkt

First attested as den olden markt in 1448. Compound of oud (“old”) and markt (“market”).


Ossenzijl

First attested as ossenzyle in 1437. Compound of Middle Dutch Osse (a surname) and zijl (“discharge sluice”).


Scheerwolde

First attested as scaderwoude around 1313. Compound of Middle Dutch schaar (“share of common land”) and woud (“swamp forest, marsh forest”).


Steenwijkerwold

First attested as steenwickerwolde in 1376. Compound of the toponym Steenwijk and wold (“swamp forest, marsh forest”).


Wanneperveen

First attested as wanepe in 1210. Compound of the toponym Wannepe (derived from a compound of Old Dutch wan (“bad, insufficent”) and *apa (“river, natural watercourse”)) and veen (“peat bog”).


Sint Jansklooster

First attested as campus S. Joannis in 1409. Compound of the name of Saint John and klooster (“monastery”). Named after a monastery founded by Johannes van Ommen (ca. 1350-1420), one of the followers of Geert Groote.


Barsbeek

First attested as berspijck in 1363. Compound of Middle Dutch beer (“manure, mud which looks like manure”) and spijk (“headland, spit”). Compare Waspik.

a hamlet in Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Basserveld

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


Blauwe Hand

First attested as Buitenkluft in 1764. Derived from blauw (“blue”) and hand (“hand”). Named after a former inn which used a blue hand on its signage.


De Bult

* (Friesland) Derived from bult (“bump, slightly elevated place”).
* (Groningen) First attested as de Bult in 1781. Derived from bult (“bump, slightly elevated place”).
* (Overijssel) First attested as Grote en Kleine Bult in 1790. Derived from bult (“bump, slightly elevated place”).

a hamlet in Ooststellingwerf, Friesland, Netherlands


Doosje

First attested as Doosje in 1865. Derived from the diminutive form of doos (“box, chest”). Originally the name of a house.


Dinxterveen

First attested as dincstadincvene in 1298-1304. Compound of the toponym Dingstede and veen (“peat bog”).


Dwarsgracht

First attested as Dwarsgracht in 1818. Derived from the eponymous canal, the name of which derives in turn from dwarsgracht (“crossways canal”).


Eese

First attested as ese in 1447. Derived from dialectal ees (“farmland next to a village”). Compare Ees.


Heetveld

First attested as Heedveld in 1830-1855. Derived from a dialectal variant of heideveld (“heathland”).


Kadoelen

* (Overijssel) First attested as cadolen in 1381-1383. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch kade (“quay, embankment”) and doel (“ditch dug to delineate the boundary between two fields”). Compare Den Dool and Sandoel.
* (Noord-Holland) First attested as quaecoelen in 1373. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch kade (“quay, embankment”) and doel (“ditch dug to delineate the boundary between two fields”). Compare Den Dool and Sandoel.

a neighbourhood of Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands


Kalenberg

* (Drenthe) First attested as Kalenberg in 1846. Compound of kaal (“bald, barren”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).
* (Overijssel) First attested as KALEMBERG, Kalenburg, Kalenburg of Kalenberg in 1845. Compound of kaal (“bald, barren”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Kaelenbarg.

a hamlet in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands


De Klosse

First attested as de Klossengracht in 1843. Derived from klos (“round beam made of hardwood”).


De Krieger

Derived from de Krieger (a surname). Originally the name of an inn, which was named after its former owner or one of his tenants.


De Pol

* (Drenthe) First attested as de polle in 1181. Derived from Old Dutch polle (“slightly elevated place”).
* (Hardenberg) First attested as de Pol in 1867. Derived from pol (“overgrown sandy hill, elevated place”).
* (Steenwijkerland) First attested as Pol (De) in 1899. Derived from pol (“overgrown sandy hill, elevated place”).

a hamlet in Noordenveld, Drenthe, Netherlands

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Leeuwte

* (Drenthe) First attested as Lieuwete in 1811-1813. Etymology unknown. Compare Beneden-Leeuwen, Boven-Leeuwen, Leeuwen, Heiligerlee, Westerlee, Denderleeuw, Gors-Opleeuw, Lauw, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw and Zoutleeuw.
* (Overijssel) First attested as de lenethe [read: leuethe] in 1133. Appears to be derived from Old Dutch lew (“mound, burial mound”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi; however, there is no archeological evidence of the presence of burial mounds near the settlement. Compare Beneden-Leeuwen, Boven-Leeuwen, Leeuwen, Heiligerlee, Westerlee, Denderleeuw, Gors-Opleeuw, Lauw, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw and Zoutleeuw.

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a hamlet in De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands


Marijenkampen

First attested as Mariënkampen in 1867. Compound of Marij (a personal name) and the plural form of kamp (“enclosed piece of land”). Named after landowner Marij van Essen.


Moespot

First attested as de Moespot, herberg in 1830-1855. Derived from moespot (“vegetable pot”). Originally the name of an inn. Compare Kanis, De Pan and Vuilpan.


Muggenbeet

First attested as mugghenbete around 1313. Compound of the plural form of mug (“mosquito, Culex pipiens”) and an unclear second element. The second element has been interpreted as a Frisianised variant of beek (“brook, stream”) or Middle Dutch bete (“stream used for tanning leather”), but neither of these interpretations match the oldest attestations.


Onna

First attested as unne in 1313. Etymology unclear. Proposed etymologies include a derivation from Middle Dutch Onno (a personal name) and Middle Dutch *unne (“pasture”).


Paasloo

First attested as paslo and pasel in 1251. Likely a compound of Middle Dutch pasch (“pasture”) and lo (“light forest”).


Poepershoek

Compound of the derogatory term poeper (“German, especially a seasonal worker from Germany”) and hoek (“isolated place”). Compare Belgenhoek.


Roekebosch

First attested as Door-den-Roekebosch in 1847. Compound of roek (“rook, Corvus frugilegus”) and bos (“forest”).


Ronduite

First attested as Ronduite of Rondute in 1849. Derived from a corruption of French réduit (“redoubt”). Named after a former redoubt. See also Ronduit.


Thij

First attested as tije in 1456. Derived from Middle Dutch tië (“meeting place in a village, place where law is spoken”).


Tuk

First attested as Tuk in 1830-1855. Etymology unknown. Originally the name of an inn. Perhaps related to Dutch Low Saxon tuk (“pocket, purse”).

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IJsselham

/ˈɛi̯.səlˌɦɑm/

First attested as sillehem in 1132. Perhaps a compound of Middle Dutch sîle (“discharge sluice”) and ham (“alluvial land located in the bend of a river”). The first element was gradually reinterpreted to the hydronym IJssel.

a hamlet and former municipality of Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Wetering

/ˈʋeː.təˌrɪŋ/

First attested as Wetering in 1899. Derived from wetering (“drainage channel”).


Witte Paarden

First attested as Achterbuurt in 1942. Derived from wit (“white”) and the plural form of paard (“horse”). Named after a local café. Compare Zwarte Paard.


Zuideinde

* (Drenthe) Attested as Zuideinde in 1867. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and einde (“end, edge”).
* (Gelderland) Attested as Wittenstein in 1830-1855. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and einde (“end, edge”). The toponym contrasts with Noordeinde. See also Dutch Low Saxon Zuudeinde.
* (Zaanstad, near Assendelft) First attested as Zuider Einde in 1839-1859. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and einde (“end, edge”). The toponym contrasts with Noordeinde.
* (Zaanstad, near Westzaan) Attested as Suijdt ende in 1665. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and einde (“end, edge”).
* (Overijssel) Attested as Zuideinde in 1899. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and einde (“end, edge”). See also Dutch Low Saxon Zuudaende.
* (Zuid-Holland) Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and einde (“end, edge”). The toponym contrasts with Noordeinde.
* (Oostzaan) First attested as zuydt-eynde van oostsanen in 1394. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and einde (“end, edge”). The toponym contrasts with Noordeinde.

a hamlet in Tynaarlo, Drenthe, Netherlands

a hamlet in Oldebroek, Gelderland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Zaanstad, North Holland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Nieuwkoop, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Oostzaan, North Holland, Netherlands


Zuidveen

First attested as zuytvene in 1460. Compound of zuid (“south-, southern”) and veen (“peat bog”).


Brederwiede

Compound of breed (“broad”) and dialectal wiede (“pool”).

a former municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands


Dolderkanaal

Attested as Dolderkanaal, vroeger Kapelslootje in 1936. Compound of the toponym Dolder and kanaal (“canal”). Named after a nearby canal.

a neighbourhood of Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, Netherlands


Oostermeenthe

First attested as de Oostwijken in 1830-1855. From ooster- (“eastern, east-”) + meent (“communal lands”).


Kerkbuurt

* (Medemblik) Attested as Kerkbuurt in 1913. Compound of kerk (“church”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”).
* (Schagen) Compound of kerk (“church”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”).
* (Waterland) First attested as Merckerk in 1573. Compound of kerk (“church”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”).
* (Zaanstad) First attested as Kerk-Buert in 1658. Compound of kerk (“church”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”).
* (Zuid-Holland) Compound of kerk (“church”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”).
* (Oostzaan) First attested as Westerkerkbuurt, Oosterkerkbuurt in 1839-1859. Compound of kerk (“church”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”).
* (Overijssel)Attested as Kerkbuurt in 1899. Compound of kerk (“church”) and buurt (“hamlet, small settlement”).

a hamlet in Medemblik, North Holland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Schagen, North Holland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Waterland, North Holland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands


Rouveen

First attested as ruenvhene in 1282. Compound of Old Dutch ru (“rough, wild”) and veen (“peat bog”). Compare Roeven, Rokkeveen, Rucphen, Ruiven and Rukven.

a village in Staphorst, Overijssel, Netherlands


IJhorst

First attested as de ywehorst and yewehorst in 1292. Compound of Middle Dutch ywe (“yew, Taxus sp.”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).


Halfweg

* (Haarlemmermeer) Attested as Half wegen in 1680. Derived from halfweg (“halfway”). The settlement was named for its location halfway between Haarlem and Amsterdam.
* (Noardeast-Fryslân) Calque of West Frisian Healwei, derived in turn from healwei (“halfway”). The settlement was named for its location midway between Warfstermolen and De Leegte.
* (Terschelling) Derived from halfweg (“halfway”). See also West Frisian Healwei.
* (Purmerend) Derived from halfweg (“halfway”). The hamlet was named for its location midway between Middenbeemster and Purmerend.
* (Overijssel) Attested as Halfweg in 1899. Derived from halfweg (“halfway”). The settlement was named for its location midway between Staphorst and de Wijk.
* (Zuid-Holland) Attested as Halfwegen in 1867. Derived from halfweg (“halfway”). The settlement was named for its location halfway between Leiden and Haarlem.

a village in Haarlemmermeer, North Holland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Terschelling, Friesland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Purmerend, North Holland, Netherlands

a hamlet in Staphorst, Overijssel, Netherlands

a hamlet in Lisse, South Holland, Netherlands


Hamingen

First attested as Haeminge in 1594. Derived either from Old Dutch Hame (a personal name) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing- or from Middle Dutch *haam (“sack-shaped fishing net”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix -ing-.


Lankhorst

First attested as langhorst in 1283. Compound of lang (“long, elongated”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).


De Leijen

* (Noord-Holland) First attested as Leyerthienden van Oudenyerop in 1593. Derived from the plural form of dialectal lei (“wet peat bog, swampy flooded land”).
* (Overijssel) Attested as Leijen in 1846. Derived from the plural form of dialectal leije (“cultivated land between two drainage canals”).

a hamlet in Hollands Kroon, North Holland, Netherlands


Punthorst

First attested as de Punt in 1830-1855. Compound of punt (“point”) and horst (“overgrown elevated place”).


Rollecate

First attested as ROLLECATE in 1847. Compound of an unclear first element and the dative singular form of Middle Dutch cot (“cottage, shack, small farm”).


Slingenberg

First attested as Slingenberg in 1975. Potentially a compound of Middle Dutch slinc (“left-, leftwards”), slinge (“gate in a fence”) or slingen (“wriggle, writhe”) and berg (“hill, elevated place”).


Rugge

First attested as rugghe in 1395-1396. Derived from Middle Dutch rugge (“sandy ridge, sandbar”).

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a neighbourhood of Voorne aan Zee, South Holland, Netherlands


Zwollerkerspel

Compound of the toponym Zwolle and kerspel (“parish, church district”). The municipality roughly encompassed the former territory of the medieval parish of Zwolle.


Windesheim

/ˈʋɪn.dəsˌɦɛi̯m/

First attested as wendesheim in 1028. Compound of Old Dutch Winid (a personal name) and heem (“home, settlement”).

a village in Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands


Wijthmen

First attested as wytmen in 1207. Etymology uncertain. The proposed derivation from Middle Dutch wedeme (“donation made to the Church, rectory”) is impossible. The first element of the toponym may be Middle Dutch wide (“basket willow (Salix viminalis)”). Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen and Wachtum.

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a hamlet in Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands


De Lichtmis

First attested as Ligttmis around 1680. Derived either from Lichtmis (“Candlemas”) or lichtmis (“profligate, scoundrel”). Originally the name of an inn.


De Ruiten

First attested as die rute in 1381-1383. Related to dialectal roet (“weeds”). Compare Ruiten and Rutbeek.


Haerst

First attested as haerste in 1381-1383. Likely derived from a variant of Middle Dutch horst (“overgrown elevated place”).


Harculo

First attested as herkeloe in 1216-1227. Potentially a compound of Old Dutch Hariko (a personal name) and lo (“light forest”).


Herfte

First attested as heruten around 1310. Presumably derived from Proto-Germanic *harwja- (“flax”) suffixed with the collectivising suffix *-iþi.


Hoog Zuthem

First attested as suthem around 1300. Derived from hoog (“high, upper”) and a compound of Middle Dutch suut (“south-, southern”) and heem (“home, settlement”). The element hoog was added to distinguish the settlement from Laag Zuthem.


Laag Zuthem

First attested as Laag Zuthem in 1867. Derived from laag (“low, lower”) and a compound of Middle Dutch suut (“south-, southern”) and heem (“home, settlement”). The element laag was added to distinguish the settlement from Hoog Zuthem.

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Langenholte

First attested as langenholte in 1364. Compound of lang (“long”) and the dative singular form of Middle Dutch holt (“rising deciduous forest”).


Oldeneel

First attested as aldennele in 1357. Compound of Old Dutch ald (“old”) and Middle Dutch niel (“low-lying land”).


Spoolde

First attested as spolderberghe in 1308. Derived from a term cognate to Middle Dutch spelle (“piece of wood”), referring here to an area rich in firewood. Compare Hoog Spul, Laag Spul, Speuld and Speldhurst.


Tolhuislanden

First attested as Tolhuislanden in 1830-1855. Compound of tolhuis (“tollhouse”) and the plural form of land (“land”). Named after a former tollhouse located on the road to Nieuwleusen.


Zalné

First attested as salne around 1300. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *salah (“willow, Salix sp.”) or from the name of the Salian Franks.

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Katerveer

First attested as Caetense Veer in 1570. Compound of the toponym Katen and veer (“ferry, crossing”).


Aa-landen

Attested as Aa landen in 1830-1855. Derived from the hydronym Aa and the plural form of land (“land”).

a neighbourhood of Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands


Kamperpoort

First attested as Kamperpoortenvoorstad around 1700. Compound of the toponym Kampen and poort (“gate”). Named after one of the former gates of Zwolle.


Diezerpoort

First attested as de Dieserpoort in 1775. Compound of the toponym Dieze and poort (“gate”). Named after one of the former gates of Zwolle.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Diezerpoorte.


Hanzeland

Compound of the term Hanze and land (“land”). The name was chosen as a reference to Zwolle's membership of the Hanseatic League.


Wipstrik

First attested as Wipstrik in 1867. Derived from wipstrik (“kind of snare used to catch roe deer”). Allegedly named after a former inn with its own set of gallows.


Pierik

First attested as Pierikserve in 1874. Derived from Pierik (a surname), which derives in turn from a development of perk (“enclosed area, fenced-in area”). Originally the name of a farmhouse. Compare Perik.


Poort van Zwolle

Derived from poort (“gate”) and the toponym Zwolle.


Vechtlanden

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


Stadshagen

Compound of stad (“city”) and the plural form of haag (“hedge”).


Assendorp

Potentially attested as aschendorpe in pago isloi in the middle of the 11th century, attested with certainty as van aschendorpe in 1403. Compound of Old Dutch Asko (a personal name) and dorp (“farmstead, settlement”). Formerly an independent hamlet.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Assendörp.


Nieuw-Assendorp

Compound of nieuw (“new”) and the toponym Assendorp.


Oud-Assendorp

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


Frankhuis

First attested as frankhuys in 1396. Compound of Middle Dutch Frank (a personal name) and huis (“house”). Formerly an independent hamlet.


Indische Buurt

All derived from Indisch (“pertaining to the Dutch East Indies”) and buurt (“neighbourhood, quarter”). The streets in the neighbourhoods are named after people and places of the Indonesian Archipelago.

a neighbourhood of Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Delft, South Holland, Netherlands

a neighbourhood of Vlaardingen, South Holland, Netherlands


Ittersum

First attested as itterzem and yttersheim in 1207. Potentially a compound of Old Dutch Iddahari (a personal name) and heem (“home, settlement”), although the shift from -dd- to -tt- is problematic. Formerly an independent hamlet.


Ittersumerbroek

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


Ittersumerlanden

Compound of the toponym Ittersum and the plural form of land (“land”).


Oud Ittersum

Derived from oud (“old”) and the toponym Ittersum.


Berkum

Potentially attested as barkmen in 1233, attested with certainty as bercmede in 1364. Compound of Middle Dutch berke (“birch, Betula sp.”) and an unknown second element. Compare Bathmen, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen, Wachtum and Wijthmen. Originally an independent hamlet.


Westenholte

First attested as westenholte in 1364. Compound of west (“western, west-”) and the dative singular form of Middle Dutch holt (“rising deciduous forest”). Formerly an independent hamlet.


Oud-Westenholte

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


Oud Schelle

Derived from oud (“old”) and the toponym Schelle.


Schellerbroek

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


Schellerhoek

Compound of the toponym Schelle and hoek (“isolated place, corner”).


Schellerlanden

Compound of the toponym Schelle and the plural form of land (“land”).


Oldenelerbroek

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


Oldenelerlanden

Compound of the toponym Oldeneel and the plural form of land (“land”).


Brinkhoek

First attested as Berkum Brinkhoek in 1867. Compound of brink (“pasture, village green”) and hoek (“corner, isolated place”). Formerly an independent hamlet.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Brinkers-oeke.


Bruggenhoek

Compound of brug (“bridge”) and hoek (“corner, isolated place”). Formerly an independent hamlet.
See also Dutch Low Saxon bruggen-oeke.


Bollebieste

Derived from Dutch Low Saxon bollebieste (“bull”). Named after a former bull market.


Bagijneweide

/baːˈɣɛi̯.nəˌʋɛi̯.də/

Compound of begijn (“Beguine”) and weide (“pasture”). Named after a former Beguine complex.
See also Dutch Low Saxon Bagienewei.


De Tippe

* (Drenthe) Attested as Uiterst Oord in 1851-1855. Derived from Dutch Low Saxon tip (“tapering piece of land”).
* (Overijssel) Derived from Dutch Low Saxon tip (“tapering piece of land”).

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a hamlet in De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands


Gerenbroek

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


Gerenlanden

Compound of the toponym Geren and the plural form of land (“land”).


Holtenbroek

First attested as Holtenbroick in 1515. Compound of the toponym Holten and broek (“marsh, marshland”).


Stadsbroek

Compound of stad (“city”) and broek (“marsh, marshland”).