Veen

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Dutch[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

The toponym is first attested as ueno in 1108-1121. Derived from veen (peat bog, fen, swamp).

The surname derives from one of the senses of veen or from one of several toponyms.

Pronunciation[edit]

Proper noun[edit]

Veen

  1. A village and former municipality of Altena, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
  2. a surname

References[edit]

  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN

Manx[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from German Wien.

Proper noun[edit]

Veen m

  1. Vienna (the capital city of Austria)

Derived terms[edit]