Hantum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as hanaten in 944. Borrowed from West Frisian Hantum, a toponym of unknown etymology. Potentially derived from an ancient hydronym or from a term cognate to Transalpine Gaulish cant (“white”). Compare Kantens and Cantaing-sur-Mer.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɑn.tʏm/
• Hyphenation: Han‧tum

Proper noun

Hantum n

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

Derived terms

• Hantumerhoek
• Hantumeruitburen
• Hantumhuizen

References

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