Marrum

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as mereheim and merheim in 825-842. Borrowed from West Frisian Marrum, derived in turn from a compound of Old Frisian mere (“pool”) and hēm (“home, settlement”). Compare Marum, Mareham le Fen and Mareham on the Hill.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɑ.rʏm/
• Hyphenation: Mar‧rum

Proper noun

Marrum n

1. A village and former municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands.

References

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