Beinum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as beinheim in 1200. Etymology uncertain. Potentially a compound derived from Middle Dutch Beie (“a personal name”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Formerly an independent hamlet.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɛi̯.nʏm/
• Hyphenation: Bei‧num

Proper noun

Beinum n

1. A neighborhood of Doesburg, Gelderland, Netherlands.

References

• van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “beinum”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard‎^[1] (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN