Asanib

Place No 271,60 km northeast of Grootfontein; It means 'Nuwefontein'.

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Identifier
229_SKCPN
Title
Asanib
Alternative Title
Asanib
Georeference Sources
S 1918
Is Part Of
Toponymica Hottentotica: A1 (A-G)
longitude
18.5
latitude
-19.5
Measurement Accuracy
50 km radius
Name in Khoekhoe or Nama
ǀAsa(ni)b
Source
eng Du Plessis JM 1973 Boer Questionnaire 'Asanib, Farm, Dist. Grootfontein. As far as can be determined, the name of Bushman's leap. The closest explanation can be 'strong stream'. ' Krenz FK 1975 Farmer Note 'ǀ asa = Neu; ǀ EIG (Heikhomdialekt Für ǀ AOS) = Quelle.
afr Du Plessis JM 1973 Boer Vraelys 'Asanib, plaas, dist. Grootfontein. Sover vasgestel kan word, is die naam van Boesmanoorsprong. Die naaste ver- duideliking kan wees ‘Sterk stroom’.' Krenz FK 1975 Boer Aantekening 'ǀAsa = neu; ǀeib (Heikhomdialekt für ǀaos) = Quelle.
shortDescription
eng 'Nuwefontein
afr 'Nuwefontein
Description
eng Place No 271,60 km northeast of Grootfontein; It means 'Nuwefontein'.
afr Plaas nr 271,60 km noordoos van Grootfontein; dit beteken 'Nuwefontein'.
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SKC Place Names