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Anders

Boy · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Manly, brave
Pronunciation
AHN-ders
Origin
Greek

Scandinavian form of Andrew, from Greek 'Andreas' meaning manly.

Popularity
Uncommon in Sweden (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Scandinavian, Greek

Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Sweden, United States

Alternate spellings

  • AndreasGerman / Greek

    German and Greek form.

Cultural associations

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  • Anders Celsius

    1701–1744

    Swedish astronomer who proposed the Celsius temperature scale.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Scandinavian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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