Beinum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as beinheim in 1200. Etymology uncertain. Potentially a compound derived from Middle Dutch Beie (“a personal name”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Formerly an independent hamlet.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛi̯.nʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Bei‧num

Proper noun

Beinum n

  1. A neighborhood of Doesburg, Gelderland, Netherlands.

References
  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “beinum”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard‎ (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN
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