Winthagen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as den hove te winthagen in 1386. Potentially derived from windhaag (“hedge meant do defend a building against gusts of wind”). However, it is possible that the toponym is a compound of Middle Dutch Windo (“a personal name”) or Wijnand and haag (“fence, enclosed area, homestead”). Compare Hilleshagen, Wolfhaag and Wolfhagen.

See also Limburgish Windjhage.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋɪntˌɦaː.ɣə(n)/
• Hyphenation: Wint‧ha‧gen

Proper noun

Winthagen n

1. A hamlet in Voerendaal, Limburg, Netherlands.

References

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