Nanibes

Place in the dist. Kenhardt, Ken.q.3-29, southwest of the town. Like Nama nanibe- = mosquito (not in Kr.-r. 1969 NW). The -s say that the starting point was a fountain or water. Also veillet writes the name without suction consonant.

About this item

Identifier
2164_SKCPN
Title
Nanibes
Alternative Title
Nanibes
Georeference Sources
K 2920 CC
Is Part Of
Toponymica Hottentotica: A2 (H-Z)
longitude
20.125
latitude
-29.875
Measurement Accuracy
12.5 km radius
Name in Khoekhoe or Nama
Nanibes**
Nanibes
Source
eng Veillet S.J. map 'nanibic'. Boonzaaier JJ 1973 Farmer questionnaire 'Nanibes is the farm nearby clip. It means 'mosquito location'. '
afr Veillet s.j. kaart 'Nanibies'. Boonzaier JJ 1973 Boer Vraelys 'Nanibes is die plaas naby Skansklip. Dit beteken ‘Muskietplek’.'
Description
eng Place in the dist. Kenhardt, Ken.q.3-29, southwest of the town. Like Nama nanibe- = mosquito (not in Kr.-r. 1969 NW). The -s say that the starting point was a fountain or water. Also veillet writes the name without suction consonant.
afr Plaas in die dist. Kenhardt, Ken.Q.3-29, suidwes van die dorp. Soos Nama nanibe- = muskiet (nie in Kr.-R. 1969 NW nie). Die -s se dat die beginpunt ’n fontein of waterplek was. Ook Veillet skryf die naam sonder suigkonsonant.
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