Nordic/Greek · Boy name
Anders
“manly, brave”
About the name Anders
Anders is the Scandinavian form of the Greek name Andreas, which is derived from the Greek word ‘aner, andros’ meaning ‘man’. The name carries the meaning ‘manly’ or ‘brave’. Anders is widely used in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. A notable bearer is Anders Celsius, the Swedish astronomer who created the Celsius temperature scale. The name has been present in Scandinavian records for centuries and remains a traditional choice in the region.
- Meaning
- manly, brave
- Origin
- Nordic/Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AN-ders(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Andreas
- Andres
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Middle names for Anders
- Anders James
- Anders Michael
- Anders William
- Anders John
- Anders Thomas
Questions about Anders
- What does Anders mean?
- Anders is a Nordic name meaning "manly, brave".
- How do you pronounce Anders?
- Anders is pronounced AN-ders, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Anders?
- Variants of Anders include Andreas, Andres.
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