Leuvenum

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as lovenen towards the end of the 13th century. Etymology unknown. A derivation from a compound of Old Dutch Luvo (a personal name) and heem (home, settlement) is not supported by the oldest attestations. Compare Leuvenheim.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈløː.və.nʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Leu‧ve‧num

Proper noun

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Leuvenum n

  1. A hamlet in Ermelo, Gelderland, Netherlands

References

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