Beek.
a village and municipality of Limburg, Netherlands
Meaning & usage
a village and municipality of Limburg, Netherlands
a village and former municipality of Bree, Belgium
a village and former municipality of Berg en Dal, Gelderland, Netherlands
a village in Montferland, Gelderland, Netherlands
a hamlet in Venray, Limburg, Netherlands
Where this word comes from
* (Beek) First attested as Becha in the mid-11th century. Derived from Old Dutch beke (“brook, stream”). See also Limburgish Baek. * (Belgium) First attested in 1155. Derived from Old Dutch beke (“brook, stream”). Named after a nearby brook. * (Berg en Dal) First attested as bechi in 814-815. Derived from Old Dutch beke (“brook, stream”). * (Montferland) First attested as beke in 1206. Derived from Old Dutch beke (“brook, stream”). * (Venray) Derived from beek (“brook, stream”).
a surname
Where this word comes from
From the noun beek (“brook, stream”), or from one of several toponyms (see above).
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