Kerkhof

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Dutch[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

The hamlet is first attested as Kerkhof in 1838-1857. Derived from kerkhof (churchyard, graveyard).

The surname derives from one of the senses of kerkhof or from the toponym.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛrk.ɦɔf/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: Kerk‧hof
  • Homophone: kerkhof

Proper noun[edit]

Kerkhof

  1. A hamlet in Heeze-Leende, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
  2. a surname

References[edit]

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