Heugem

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as hoin and hoyn in 1155. Likely derived from hoog (“high, elevated”) or an allied term. A derivation from Hugen (“name of a Germanic people”) (cf. Humsterland and Hommerts) is less likely. Formerly an independent village.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɦøː.ɣəm/
  • Hyphenation: Heu‧gem

Proper noun

Heugem n

  1. A neighbourhood of Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands.

Derived terms

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