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Neander

OriginGreek
Meaning"new man"

About Neander

Following a custom among scholars in Renaissance Germany, Neander is the classical form of the surname Newman. But the bullies at school are sure to call him Neanderthal.

Pronounced nee-AN-der.

Editor's take: The name Neander is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "new man".

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  • Joachim Neander (1650

    1680), German hymnist

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