Zwolle

English

Proper noun

Zwolle

  1. A city and capital of Overijssel, Netherlands.
  2. A municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands.

Dutch
Location map of Zwolle (green) in Overijssel (dark grey)

Etymology

Derived from the word Suolle, which means "hill" (cf. English swell). This refers to an incline in the landscape between the four rivers surrounding the city, IJssel, Vecht, Aa and Zwarte Water. The hill was the only piece of land that would remain dry during the frequent floodings of the rivers. Zwolle was established on that incline.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈzʋɔlə/

Proper noun

Zwolle ?

  1. Zwolle (a city and capital of Overijssel, Netherlands)
  2. Zwolle (a municipality of Overijssel, Netherlands)
  3. A surname​.
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