Franiǀaus
Frani - is custom 'French', and ǀ Au-S = 'fountain, source'. The sound [F] is 'entered' for Nama and only occurs in loan words.
About this item
Identifier
634_SKCPN
Title
Franiǀaus
Alternative Title
Franiaus
Georeference Sources
S 2014/2015
Is Part Of
longitude
14.5
latitude
-20.5
Measurement Accuracy
50 km radius
Notes about Name
ou naam van Fransfontein
Name in Khoekhoe or Nama
Franiǀaus*
Franiǀaus
Source
eng
Gaerdes Jan 1974 Boer letter per h.vedder 'Fransfontein, the old name of the Nama for the place is Frani- ǀ Aus'.
afr
Gaerdes Jan 1974 Boer Brief per H.Vedder 'Fransfontein, die ou naam van die Nama vir die plek is Frani-ǀAus'.
shortDescription
eng
Fransfontein
afr
Fransfontein
Description
eng
Frani - is custom 'French', and ǀ Au-S = 'fountain, source'. The sound [F] is 'entered' for Nama and only occurs in loan words.
afr
Frani- is aangepaste 'Frans', en ǀau-s = 'fontein, bron'. Die klank [f] is vir Nama 'ingevoer' en kom net in leenwoorde voor.
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