Hanssum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as hamescheym in 1243. Likely a compound of an unknown first element and heem (“home, settlement”). The first element is unlikely to be Hans (“a personal name”), as Christian names were introduced to Dutch in a period when the heem element was no longer productive in toponyms. Compare Driesum and Janum.

See also Limburgish Hansem.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑn.sʏm/
  • Hyphenation: Hans‧sum

Proper noun

Hanssum n

  1. A hamlet in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands.

Derived terms
  • Klein Hanssum

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