Lollum

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as lolinghum in the second half of the 13th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Lollum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian Lolle (“a personal name”) and hēm (“home, settlement”). Compare Lolworth and Lullington.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈlɔ.lʏm/
Hyphenation: Lol‧lum

Proper noun edit

Lollum n

A village in Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands.

Derived terms edit

Lutjelollum

References edit

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