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Snowden
SNOH-duhn
Snowden (name) means an English surname and place name meaning "snow hill" or "snowy valley.". Example: “Snowden became a household name after the leaks.”
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An English surname and place name meaning "snow hill" or "snowy valley."
"Snowden became a household name after the leaks."
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Etymology
From Old English snaw ("snow") and denu ("valley") or dun ("hill").
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What does “Snowden” mean?
The word “Snowden” means an English surname and place name meaning "snow hill" or "snowy valley.".
How do you pronounce “Snowden”?
“Snowden” is pronounced SNOH-duhn (/ˈsnoʊ.dən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Snowden” in a sentence?
Here is “Snowden” used in a sentence: “Snowden became a household name after the leaks.”
What part of speech is “Snowden”?
“Snowden” is a name.
Where does the word “Snowden” come from?
The word “Snowden” comes from Old English. From Old English snaw ("snow") and denu ("valley") or dun ("hill").
Is “Snowden” a common word?
“Snowden” is an uncommon word in modern English.
