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).
  3. An impact crater near the southern pole of the Moon, named after the Norwegian explorer.

Derived terms

  • Amundsen Gulf
  • Amundsen Sea

Translations

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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