Valthe

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as in valten in 1217. Etymology unknown. Not derived from Middle Dutch vaelt (“enclosed area”). Compare Volthe.

See also Dutch Low Saxon Vaalt.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈvɑl.tə/
  • Hyphenation: Val‧the
  • Rhymes: -ɑltə

Proper noun

Valthe n

  1. A village in Borger-Odoorn, Drenthe, Netherlands.

Derived terms

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