Fromberg

Dutch

Etymology

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

See also Limburgish Frómmerig.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfrɔm.bɛrx/
  • Hyphenation: From‧berg

Proper noun

Fromberg n

  1. a hamlet in Voerendaal, Limburg, Netherlands

References

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