Herwen

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as harauua in 897. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from Proto-Germanic *harwja- (“flax”), *harwôn- (“bitterness”) or *harguz- (“sacred place”). There is no etymological relationship with the earlier Roman settlement Carvio ad Molem. Compare Heel and Heerlen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɛr.ʋən/
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  • Hyphenation: Her‧wen
  • Rhymes: -ɛrʋən

Proper noun

Herwen n

  1. A village and former municipality of Zevenaar, Gelderland, Netherlands

Derived terms

References

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