Wilsum
Dutch
Etymology
First attested as wilsem in 1213. Compound of Old Dutch Willa (“a personal name”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Welsum, Wolsum and Wilsum.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʋɪl.sʏm/
- Hyphenation: Wil‧sum
Proper noun
Wilsum n
- A village and former municipality of Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands.
Derived terms
- Wilsummer
- Wilsums
References
- van Berkel, Gerard; Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN