Belfeld

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as belven in 1326. Etymology uncertain. The oldest attestations indicate the name is a compound formed from an uncertain first element and veld (“field”). The proposed reading of the name as a compound of Proto-Germanic *bala- (“white”) and ven (“bog, marsh”) is incorrect.

See also Limburgish Belvend.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛl.fəlt/
  • Hyphenation: Bel‧feld

Proper noun

Belfeld n

  1. A village and former municipality of Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Belhamelriëk (Carnival nickname)

Derived terms
  • Belfeldenaar
  • Belfelds

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