Amundsen

English

Etymology

From Danish and Norwegian Amundsen.

Proper noun

Amundsen

  1. A surname of Danish and Norwegian origin.
  2. Roald Amundsen, Norwegian explorer who was the first person to reach the South Pole (1911).

Derived terms
  • Amundsen Gulf
  • Amundsen Sea

Anagrams

Danish

Etymology

Originally a patronymic from Amund +‎ -sen.

Proper noun

Amundsen

  1. a surname originating as a patronymic

Norwegian

Etymology

Originally a patronymic from Amund +‎ -sen.

Proper noun

Amundsen

  1. a surname originating as a patronymic
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