Lollum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as lolinghum in the second half of the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Lollum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Lolle (“a personal name”) and hēm (“home, settlement”). Compare Lolworth and Lullington.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈlɔ.lʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Lol‧lum

Proper noun

Lollum n

  1. A village in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands.

Derived terms

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