Anderson Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈændɝsən/

AN-dur-suhn

UK

/ˈændəsən/

AN-duh-suhn

Definition

A proper name, usually used as a surname and sometimes as a first name. It refers to a specific person, family, or character named Anderson.

Usage & Nuances

Because it is a proper noun, it is capitalized: 'Anderson,' not 'anderson.' It usually does not need translation, only transliteration in some languages, and the meaning depends on who the name refers to in context.

• Spanish: Anderson
• Portuguese (BR): Anderson
• Portuguese (PT): Anderson
• Chinese (Simplified): 安德森
• Chinese (Traditional): 安德森
• Hindi: एंडरसन
• Arabic: أندرسون
• Bengali: অ্যান্ডারসন
• Russian: Андерсон
• Japanese: アンダーソン
• Vietnamese: Anderson
• Korean: 앤더슨
• Turkish: Anderson
• Urdu: اینڈرسن
• Indonesian: Anderson

Example Sentences

Anderson is my math teacher.

basic

I saw Anderson at the store.

basic

This book belongs to Anderson.

basic

Have you heard from Anderson lately?

natural

I think Anderson already knows about the meeting.

natural

If Anderson calls, tell him I'll be there in ten minutes.

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