Rukven
Dutch
editEtymology
editFirst 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
editProper noun
editRukven n
- A hamlet in Bernheze, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
References
edit- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN