Thamen

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as thaman in 1396. Etymology unknown. One tentative etymology proposes a derivation from a compound of Middle Dutch Tabe (a personal name) and *man (“low-lying pasture, pool”). The element man has also been read as man (“person, inhabitant”). Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Helpman, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Wachtum and Wijthmen.

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: Tha‧men

Proper noun

Thamen n

1. A former village and former municipality of North Holland, Netherlands

Derived terms

• Thamerdal