Benthem

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as benthem in 1424. Derived from van Benthem (“a surname”), derived in turn from German Bentheim.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛn.təm/
  • Hyphenation: Bent‧hem

Proper noun

Benthem n

  1. A hamlet in Gemert-Bakel, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

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