Niawier

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Dutch

Etymology

First attested as nyaweer in 1467. Derived from a compound of Old Frisian nia (new) and wier (artificial mound used for habitation). The Dutch form of the toponym is derived from an earlier version of the Frisian name.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈni.aːˌʋiːr/
  • Hyphenation: Nia‧wier

Proper noun

Niawier n

  1. A village in Noardeast-Fryslân, Friesland, Netherlands.

References

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