Nielsen

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Danish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Originally a patronymic from Niels +‎ -sen. Cognate with Norwegian Nilsen and Swedish Nilsson.

Proper noun[edit]

Nielsen

  1. A common surname​.

Icelandic[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Danish Nielsen.

Alternative forms[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA: /ˈnil.sɛn(ː)/

Proper noun[edit]

Nielsen

  1. A surname​.

Norwegian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Originally a patronymic from Niels +‎ -sen.

Proper noun[edit]

Nielsen

  1. A surname​.
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