Benthem

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as benthem in 1424. Derived from van Benthem (a surname), derived in turn from German Bentheim.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛn.təm/
  • Hyphenation: Bent‧hem

Proper noun[edit]

Benthem n

  1. A hamlet in Gemert-Bakel, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.

References[edit]

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