Eenum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as enun in the 11th century. Etymology unknown. Potentially derived from a prehistoric hydronym or a personal name. Compare Eine.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈeː.nʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Ee‧num

Proper noun

Eenum n

  1. A village in Eemsdelta, Groningen, Netherlands.

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