Etymology 1
- (Beek) First attested as Becha in the mid-11th century. Derived from Old Dutch beke (“brook, stream”). See also Limburgish Baek.[1]
- (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”).
Proper noun
Beek n
- A village and municipality of Limburg, Netherlands
- Meronyms: Genhout, Geverik, Hobbelrade, Kelmond, Looiwinkel, Neerbeek, Oude Kerk, Spaubeek
- 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
- Synonym: Vlègeldarp (Carnival nickname)
- A hamlet in Venray, Limburg, Netherlands
Etymology 2
From the noun beek (“brook, stream”), or from one of several toponyms (see above).[2]
