Zilven

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as suluelda in 838. Etymology uncertain. Compound composed of an unclear first element that might either be Old Dutch sele (hall home) or a term related to Old English syle (pool, bog), German Suhle (mire, wallow) and Old Dutch uelda (field). Compare Silvolde.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzɪl.vɛn/
  • Hyphenation: Zil‧ven

Proper noun

Zilven n

  1. A hamlet in Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands

References

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