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Athelstan

ATH-uhl-stan

Athelstan (name) means a masculine given name and surname, historically borne by Æthelstan, the first king of a unified England. Example: “Athelstan is remembered as one of the greatest Anglo-Saxon kings.”

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A masculine given name and surname, historically borne by Æthelstan, the first king of a unified England.
"Athelstan is remembered as one of the greatest Anglo-Saxon kings."
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Etymology

From Old English æþele ("noble") + stān ("stone").

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Athelstan” mean?

The word “Athelstan” means a masculine given name and surname, historically borne by Æthelstan, the first king of a unified England.

How do you pronounce “Athelstan”?

“Athelstan” is pronounced ATH-uhl-stan (/ˈæθ.əlˌstæn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Athelstan” in a sentence?

Here is “Athelstan” used in a sentence: “Athelstan is remembered as one of the greatest Anglo-Saxon kings.”

What part of speech is “Athelstan”?

“Athelstan” is a name.

Where does the word “Athelstan” come from?

The word “Athelstan” comes from Old English. From Old English æþele ("noble") + stān ("stone").

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