Woltersum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as waltersum in the 13th century. Compound of Middle Dutch Walter (“a personal name”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Loppersum and Oldersum.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋɔl.tər.sʏm/
• Hyphenation: Wol‧ter‧sum

Proper noun

Woltersum n

1. A village in Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.

References

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