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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as ghinneken in 1246. Etymology unknown. Tentatively linked to the German toponym Ginnick. Potentially derived from Old Dutch Ginno (a personal name) if the link to Ginnick is valid. Formerly an independent village.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Ginneken n
- A neighbourhood and former municipality of Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands
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References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN