Geffen

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Etymology[edit]

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Proper noun[edit]

Geffen (plural Geffens)

  1. A surname

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

First attested as geffene in 1246. Etymology uncertain. Potentially a toponymic derivation from Proto-West Germanic *gabulu (“fork”).

Pronunciation[edit]

Proper noun[edit]

Geffen n

  1. A village and former municipality of Oss, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
    Synonym: Rottenrijk (Carnival nickname)

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References[edit]

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