Helpman

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as heltmen in 1245. Etymology unknown. Likely of prehistoric origin. Unlikely to be derived from a compound of a personal name and man (“man, inhabitant”). Compare Bathmen, Berkum, Besthmen, Diermen, Fortmond, Giethmen, Hertme, Ratum, Reutum, Thamen, Wachtum and Wijthmen. Formerly an independent village.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɛlp.mɑn/
• Hyphenation: Help‧man

Proper noun

Helpman n

1. A neighbourhood of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.

References

• van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “helpman”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard‎^[1] (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN