Sterkenburg
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
First attested as starkenbergh in 1307. Compound of Middle Dutch starc (“strong”) and borch (“fortified settlement, castle”). Named after a former castle. Compare Hardenberg, Montfoort, Montfort and Stoutenburg.
Pronunciation[edit]
- Hyphenation: Ster‧ken‧burg
Proper noun[edit]
Sterkenburg n
- A hamlet and former municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Utrecht, Netherlands.