Per-Anders
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Per-Anders
Per-Anders is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Per" (derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning "stone" or "rock") and "Anders" (derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "strong" or "manly").
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Etymology
Per-Anders is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Per" (derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning "stone" or "rock") and "Anders" (derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "strong" or "manly"). The name is primarily used in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, with particular prevalence in Sweden during the 20th century, reflecting Nordic naming traditions of combining two given names.
Per-Anders currently ranks #3,737 in the United States as a boy's name.
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