Woltersum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as waltersum in the 13th century. Compound of Middle Dutch Walter (“a personal name”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Loppersum and Oldersum.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɔl.tər.sʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Wol‧ter‧sum

Proper noun

Woltersum n

  1. A village in Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.

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