name
Anson
AN-suhn
Anson (name) means a surname and masculine given name of English origin, meaning "son of Ann". Example: “Anson worked as an accountant in the city.”
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A surname and masculine given name of English origin, meaning "son of Ann".
"Anson worked as an accountant in the city."
Word forms
Ansons plural
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Etymology
From Ann + -son (the former word is a diminutive).
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What does “Anson” mean?
The word “Anson” means a surname and masculine given name of English origin, meaning "son of Ann".
How do you pronounce “Anson”?
“Anson” is pronounced AN-suhn (/ˈæn.sən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Anson” in a sentence?
Here is “Anson” used in a sentence: “Anson worked as an accountant in the city.”
What part of speech is “Anson”?
“Anson” is a name.