Vijlen

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as uillam in 1016. Derived from Latin villa (farm, farmhouse). The preserved initial v- indicates late Germanisation. Compare Waalbroek, Walem and Wahlwiller.

See also Central Franconian Viele.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Vijlen n

  1. A village in Vaals, Limburg, Netherlands

Derived terms

References

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