Rukven

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as ruvenne in 1270. Derived from Middle Dutch ru (“rough”) or ruuch (“rough”) and ven (“small pool in a forest or heath”). Compare Roeven, Rokkeveen, Rouveen, Rucphen and Ruiven.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrʏk.vɛn/
• Hyphenation: Ruk‧ven

Proper noun

Rukven n

1. A hamlet in Bernheze, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

References

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