Leuvenheim

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as louenem in 1046. Etymology uncertain. Potentially a compound of Old Dutch Loef (a personal name) or Luvo (a personal name) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Leuvenum.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈløː.vənˌɦɛi̯m/
  • Hyphenation: Leu‧ven‧heim

Proper noun

Leuvenheim n

  1. a village in Brummen, Gelderland, Netherlands

Derived terms

  • Leuvenheimer
  • Leuvenheims

References

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