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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