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Andersen
AN-duh-suhn
Andersen (name) means a Danish and Norwegian surname derived as a patronymic, borne by fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen. Example: “Hans Christian Andersen wrote many beloved fairy tales.”
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A Danish and Norwegian surname derived as a patronymic, borne by fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen.
"Hans Christian Andersen wrote many beloved fairy tales."
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Etymology
From Danish or Norwegian Andersen, a patronymic from Anders + -sen.
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What does “Andersen” mean?
The word “Andersen” means a Danish and Norwegian surname derived as a patronymic, borne by fairytale author Hans Christian Andersen.
How do you pronounce “Andersen”?
“Andersen” is pronounced AN-duh-suhn (/ˈændə(ɹ)sən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Andersen” in a sentence?
Here is “Andersen” used in a sentence: “Hans Christian Andersen wrote many beloved fairy tales.”
What part of speech is “Andersen”?
“Andersen” is a name.
Where does the word “Andersen” come from?
The word “Andersen” comes from Norwegian. From Danish or Norwegian Andersen, a patronymic from Anders + -sen.
Is “Andersen” a common word?
“Andersen” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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