Hemmen

== Dutch == === Etymology === (Gelderland) First attested as hemmen in 1327. Etymology unknown. The toponym has no etymological relationship to either ham (“alluvial land in the bend of a river”) or Middle Dutch mene (“communal land”). (Groningen) First attested as hempne in 1381-1383. Etymology unknown. The toponym is likely of prehistoric origin. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɦɛ.mə(n)/ Hyphenation: Hem‧men Rhymes: -ɛmən === Proper noun === Hemmen n a village and former municipality of Overbetuwe, Gelderland, Netherlands a hamlet in Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands ==== Derived terms ==== Hemmenaar Hemmens === References === van Berkel, Gerard; Samplonius, Kees (2018), Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN