Definition: The Hebrew word for "the city of Rotterdam" is "Het Zuidelijke." It refers to the Dutch capital city, located in the region of Gelderland, specifically in North Holland. Definition: Het Zuidelijke is a German name derived from the Old Norse "Hertig", which means "henceforth" or "forward." In this context, it translates as "the city that came forth from its birthplace," referring to the city of Rotterdam's origins.