Swichum

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

First attested as swygghem in the 14th century. Borrowed from West Frisian Swichum, derived in turn from a compound of an unclear first element and Old Frisian hēm (“home, settlement”). The first element may be a personal name.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈsʋi.xʏm/
Hyphenation: Swi‧chum

Proper noun edit

Swichum n

A village in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands.

References edit

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