Huizum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as husem in 1430. Derived from the dative plural form of Old Frisian hūs (“house”). Formerly an independent village.

See also West Frisian Huzum.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦœy̯.zʏm/
• Hyphenation: Hui‧zum

Proper noun

Huizum n

1. A neighbourhood of Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands.