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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").

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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