Mariaheide

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Heide in 1848. Compound of Maria (“a personal name”) and heide (“heath, heathland”). Named after a monastery dedicated to Saint Mary.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /maːˈri.aːˌɦɛi̯.də/
  • Hyphenation: Ma‧ria‧hei‧de

Proper noun

Mariaheide n

  1. A village in Meierijstad, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Heikrikkeldurp (Carnival nickname)

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