Hargen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as horgana around 822-825. Derived from the dative plural form of Old Dutch harag (“holy place”). Compare Harich, Kethel and Harrow.

Pronunciation
  • Hyphenation: Har‧gen

Proper noun

Hargen n

  1. A hamlet in Bergen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

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