De Herven
Dutch
editEtymology
editFirst attested as Herven in 1838-1857. Perhaps derived from Middle Dutch heruen (“flax, Linum usitatissimum”). Compare Gerwen.
Pronunciation
editProper noun
edit- A neighbourhood of 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
References
edit- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN