Zilven

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as suluelda in 838. Etymology uncertain. Compound composed of an unclear first element that might either be Old Dutch sele (“hall home”) or a term related to Old English syle (“pool, bog”), German Suhle (“mire, wallow”) and Old Dutch uelda (“field”). Compare Silvolde.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈzɪl.vɛn/
• Hyphenation: Zil‧ven

Proper noun

Zilven n

1. A hamlet in Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands.

References

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