Wilsum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as wilsem in 1213. Compound of Old Dutch Willa (“a personal name”) and heem (“home, settlement”). Compare Welsum, Wolsum and Wilsum.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʋɪl.sʏm/
• Hyphenation: Wil‧sum

Proper noun

Wilsum n

1. A village and former municipality of Kampen, Overijssel, Netherlands.

Derived terms

• Wilsummer
• Wilsums

References

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