Huinen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as copus de hunen in 1313. Etymology unknown. It is unclear whether Proto-Germanic *hûn- (“brown, dark, muddy”) is present in the toponym. A derivation from Old Dutch Huno (“a personal name”) is unlikely. Proposed derivations from the tribal name of the Hûnni or the term hun (“giant”) are even more unlikely. Compare Hunnerberg.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦœy̯.nə(n)/
• Hyphenation: Hui‧nen
• Rhymes: -œy̯nən

Proper noun

Huinen n

1. A hamlet in Putten, Gelderland, Netherlands.

Derived terms

• Huinerbroek
• Huinerwal

References

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