Wognum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as wokgunge in the first half of the 11th century. Etymology uncertain. Potentially derived from an ancient hydronym derived from Proto-Germanic *wag (“moving water, wave”) suffixed with the rare collectivising suffix Old Dutch -ung-. The toponym is unlikely to derive from a personal name. Compare Weiwerd and Wogmeer.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɔx.nʏm/
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  • Hyphenation: Wog‧num

Proper noun

Wognum n

  1. A village and former municipality of Medemblik, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

Derived terms
  • Wognummer
  • Wognums

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