Kleine taaltjes: de 'wijn' in Boudewijn

 Prins Boudewijn

Painting by Leon Herbo Source: brussels, senate

Boudewijn is een oeroude voornaam, een combinatie van twee woorden: bald en win. Bald of bold. Naamkundig expert Frans Hertoghs vertelt over de betekenis van Anneke Boudewijn's achternaam.



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