Elp

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as in elpe in 1362. Likely derived from an ancient hydronym, which may derive in turn from a compound of a term cognate to Gothic aljan (“diligence, zeal”) and Proto-Germanic *apa (“current, watercourse”). Compare Aalden, Eelde and Elpe.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɛlp/
Hyphenation: Elp
Rhymes: -ɛlp

Proper noun

Elp n

A village in Midden-Drenthe, Drenthe, Netherlands.

References

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