Save Type Political Subdivision & Settlement Usage English, French Pronounced Pron. /siː.ˈhə.nʊk.vɪl/(English) /sja.nuk.vil/(French) [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the name of king Norodom Sihanouk (1922-2012) combined with French ville meaning "town, city". This is the name of a province of, as well as a city in, Cambodia.