Bessens

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Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as Bessens in 1664. Borrowed from West Frisian Bessens, of uncertain etymology. The toponym may derive from Besse (a personal name).

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Bessens n

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

References

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

German Low German

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Noun

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Bessens m

  1. plural of Bessen