Stoutenburg
Dutch
editEtymology
editFirst attested as stoltenberch in 1262. Compound of Middle Dutch stout (“powerful, strong, undaunted”) and either berch (“hill, elevated place”) or borch (“fortified settlement, castle”). Named after a nearby estate and former castle.
Compare Hardenberg, Montfoort, Montfort and Sterkenburg.
Pronunciation
edit- Hyphenation: Stou‧ten‧burg
Proper noun
editStoutenburg n
- A village and former municipality of Leusden, Utrecht, Netherlands.