Fromberg

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as vrodenberch in 1411. Perhaps derived from a compound of a hypercorrected form of vroon (“lordly”) or Vrode (a surname) and berg (“hill, elevated place”). Compare Vroelen, Vroendaal and Vroenhof.

See also Limburgish Frómmerig.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfrɔm.bɛrx/
• Hyphenation: From‧berg

Proper noun

Fromberg n

1. A hamlet in Voerendaal, Limburg, Netherlands

References

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