Anders.
a male given name from Middle Norwegian [in turn from Old Norse, in turn from Latin, in turn from Ancient Greek], equivalent to English Andrew
Meaning & usage
a male given name from Middle Norwegian [in turn from Old Norse, in turn from Latin, in turn from Ancient Greek], equivalent to English Andrew
a surname transferred from the given name, derived from the male given name Anders
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Middle Norwegian Anders, a medieval vernacular form of Andreas (“Andrew”), formed through metathesis of Andres. The name ultimately derives from Latin Andreas, from Ancient Greek Ἀνδρέας (Andréas, “Andrew”), associated with ἀνδρεῖος (andreîos, “manly”), from ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man, human being”). In Norway, the name is first attested in the 14th century. Doublet of Andreas (“male given name”), Andres (“male given name”), and André (“male given name”). Compare Norwegian Nynorsk Anders, Danish Anders, Swedish Anders, Finnish Anders, Icelandic Anders, English Andrew, German Andreas, French André, Spanish Andrés and Italian Andrea (“male given name”).
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