What is the origin of the name Rotterdam?

The name "Rotterdam" is derived from the Dutch words "dam" (meaning "dam") and "Rotte" (which was a river). Rotterdam is a city in the Netherlands and the name likely originated from the construction of a dam on the Rotte River, leading to the establishment of the city in the 13th century.
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