Achlum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as echtlum in 1319. Borrowed from West Frisian Achlum, of uncertain etymology. Potentially derived from a compound of Old Frisian Achtele (“a personal name”) and hēm (“home, settlement”). Compare Echten.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑx.lʏm/
• Hyphenation: Ach‧lum

Proper noun

Achlum n

1. A village in Waadhoeke, Friesland, Netherlands.

References

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