About Engelsma
The surname Engelsma is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Engel, which means "angel" in Dutch. The suffix -sma is a patronymic element, indicating "son of." Therefore, Engelsma can be interpreted as "son of Engel" or "descendant of Engel." This surname is commonly found in the Friesland region of the Netherlands and is associated with individuals whose ancestors were named Engel.
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Here's how to represent Engelsma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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