Gameren
See also: gameren
Dutch
Etymology
First attested with certainty as gamberem in 1146. Derived from an ancient hydronym related to Proto-Germanic *gambra- (“strong, powerful”). A proposed derivation from Proto-Celtic *gamb-ara (“confluence of two watercourses”) is unlikely. A proposed compound derived from Old Dutch Gamhard (“a personal name”) or Gamher (“a personal name”) and heem (“home, settlement”) is incorrect.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɣaː.mə.rə(n)/
- Hyphenation: Ga‧me‧ren
- Rhymes: -aːmərən
Derived terms
- Gamerenaar
- Gamerens
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN
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