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Meaning of the Name Nansen

Updated February 20, 2025 by Jennifer M.

Nansen

Gender: Male
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Son Of Nan

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What is the meaning of the name Nansen?

The name Nansen is primarily a male name of Scandinavian origin that means Son Of Nan.

Popular Norwegian surname. Fritjof Nansen, scientist/humanitarian.

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Names like Nansen:

Nisan, Nazim, Nasim, Nasan, Nsomi, Ngoneh, Nishan, Nixon, Najma, Nasnan, Nakoma, Neugeanie, Nozomi, Nizana, Nakima, Nguyen, Negeen, Njema, Nickan

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