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Henson
HEHN-suhn
Henson (name) means a surname meaning "son of Henry", notably borne by puppeteer Jim Henson. Example: “Jim Henson created the Muppets.”
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A surname meaning "son of Henry", notably borne by puppeteer Jim Henson.
"Jim Henson created the Muppets."
How to use Henson
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname best known through Muppets creator Jim Henson.
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Etymology
From the given name Henry plus the patronymic suffix "-son".
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What does “Henson” mean?
The word “Henson” means a surname meaning "son of Henry", notably borne by puppeteer Jim Henson. In plain terms, a surname best known through Muppets creator Jim Henson.
How do you pronounce “Henson”?
“Henson” is pronounced HEHN-suhn (/ˈhɛn.sən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Henson” in a sentence?
Here is “Henson” used in a sentence: “Jim Henson created the Muppets.”
What part of speech is “Henson”?
“Henson” is a name.