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