Save Type Settlement Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɹʊk.lən/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Name of a borough of New York City, originally derived from the Dutch town of Breukelen meaning either "broken land" (from Dutch breuk) or "marsh land" (from Dutch broek). Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Given Name DescendantsBrooklyn, Brooklynn(English) Categories art museums in the US, colleges or universities
